Laia Codina has explained her decision to join West Ham United after leaving Arsenal, with the Spain international making clear that the club’s ambition was central to her move.
The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a three-year contract with the Hammers following her Arsenal exit, giving West Ham a major defensive addition ahead of the new Barclays Women’s Super League campaign.
Codina arrives with heavyweight pedigree. She is a World Cup winner with Spain and was part of the Arsenal squad that won the UEFA Women’s Champions League, bringing experience at the highest level into a West Ham side looking to sharpen its spine.
Codina gives West Ham a statement defensive signing
West Ham confirmed the transfer through the club’s official channels, with Codina speaking about the move in her first interview as a Hammers player.
For West Ham, this is not just a squad-depth move. Codina’s arrival gives the back line proven tournament quality, positional authority and a player used to competing under pressure.
The timing also matters. With pre-season planning already under way, West Ham have secured a defender who can quickly become a reference point for the team’s next phase. After a summer exit from Arsenal, Codina now has the platform to become one of the headline figures in the Hammers’ rebuild.
