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Alessia Russo: England Striker Joins Arsenal On Free Transfer Following Her Departure From Man Utd
England striker Alessia Russo has joined Arsenal on a free transfer following her departure from Manchester United this summer.
United turned down two world-record bids from Arsenal in January, with the second offer believed to be close to £500,000.
Russo, 24, rejected several contract extension offers from United and left the club after three years.
“I want to win trophies – as does everyone in this club,” said Russo.
“I can’t wait to get stuck in and grow as a player. It’s a new challenge and a new environment.
“I think the growth of the women’s game has been incredible, but particularly at a club like Arsenal.
“The sell-out against Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium last season was fantastic. I’m just really excited to be part of this club.”
The Euro 2022 winner, who is in the England squad for the Women’s World Cup later this month, becomes Arsenal’s third signing this summer following the arrivals of defender Amanda Ilestedt from Paris St-Germain and striker Cloe Lacasse from Benfica.
Russo joined United in 2020 under former manager Casey Stoney following two years in the United States at the University of North Carolina.
She was United’s joint-top scorer in the Women’s Super League this season with 10 goals and one assist in 20 matches as they finished runners-up in the league – their highest ever finish, which ensured qualification for next season’s Champions League.
The centre-forward was a breakout star at Euro 2022, coming off the bench to score four times, including a memorable backheel in the semi-finals, as England won their first women’s major tournament.
There is competition in the Arsenal squad for attacking positions with England’s Beth Mead, the Netherlands’ Vivianne Miedema – both recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injuries – Australia’s Caitlin Foord and Swedish pair Stina Blackstenius and Lina Hurtig already on the books.
Russo will join her Arsenal team-mates after the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on 22 July.
The new WSL season starts over the weekend of 29 September to 1 October.
‘Russo strengthens Arsenal’s squad’ – analysis
This is a blow to United, who hoped Russo would sign a contract extension but instead lose her to a WSL rival.
It strengthens Arsenal’s squad depth – which they relied upon so heavily last season when an injury crisis hit them on their way to the Champions League semi-finals.
Russo has proven herself as a goalscorer in the WSL and on the international stage but, while she was the undisputed first-choice striker at United, she will have to compete for a place at Arsenal.
That should help her development to have competition, which she is starting to get used to at England, and it will increase with the return of Arsenal’s injured stars.
Arsenal have invested in their squad under manager Jonas Eidevall in an attempt to stop Chelsea’s WSL dominance and this latest addition will help them to do that.
The renewed agreement reinforces the longstanding partnership between the artist and the label. It positions Chadreek for the next phase of his career with enhanced support across music production, distribution, marketing, and international expansion.
Known for his smooth vocal delivery and consistent output, Chadreek has steadily cultivated a dedicated following through standout records including Ori Mi (featuring Seyi Vibez), Better Dayz, Awure, and his earlier project No Bad Vibe. The renewed deal is expected to accelerate his momentum as he prepares new music and broadens his presence across Africa and global markets.
A source close to the camp confirmed that both parties are fully aligned on a clear vision for the artist’s next chapter, with a strong emphasis on high-quality releases and strategic growth.
This renewal marks another significant milestone in Chadreek’s journey as he continues to establish his place within the Afrobeats landscape.
About Chadreek
Chadreek is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to SauceBoi Music. He is recognised for his distinctive voice and a growing catalogue of Afrobeats records that blend melody, emotion, and street energy.
About SauceBoi Music
SauceBoi Music is a UK-based record label committed to developing and promoting talent across the Afrobeats and broader African music scenes.
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
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