Arsenal women have completed the signing of former academy player Taylor Hinds following her departure from Liverpool.

The 26-year-old defender returns to the Gunners following the expiry of her contract at Women’s Super League opponents Liverpool.

Hinds, who began her youth career with Arsenal at age 11, spent seven years with the Gunners before signing for Everton in January of 2018. She made 30 appearances for the Toffees before signing for Merseyside rivals in 2020.

‘Everyone at this club wants to win’ says Hinds upon Arsenal arrival

“I’m so proud to have signed for Arsenal,” Hinds told the club. “I want to push, compete and be winning trophies – and this club encompasses all of that both on and off the pitch. You can see what direction Arsenal is going in and everyone at the club wants to win.

“This is a full-circle moment for me and I’m grateful to come back to a place I called home when I was younger. I can’t wait to get started and to step out on the pitch at Emirates Stadium in front of all our incredible supporters.”

Head Coach Renée Slegers said: “We’re delighted to welcome Taylor back to Arsenal. She’s a versatile player who has great experience from multiple seasons in the WSL with Liverpool, where she took on a leadership role. I’m excited to get started with Taylor on the training pitch and I’m sure our supporters will join me in welcoming Taylor back to the club.”

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