{"id":476,"date":"2026-08-22T11:26:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=476"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:26:48","slug":"vivienne-lia-joins-eintracht-frankfurt-from-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=476","title":{"rendered":"Vivienne Lia Joins Eintracht Frankfurt from Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

19-year-old English winger signs long-term deal in Germany<\/strong>
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Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of 19-year-old English winger Vivienne Lia<\/strong> from Arsenal Women on a permanent transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young attacker has signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until 30 June 2030<\/strong>, bringing an end to her time in Arsenal\u2019s academy and giving her a fresh opportunity to establish herself at senior level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Arsenal Academy to Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lia joined the Arsenal academy in 2021<\/strong> and progressed through the club\u2019s youth ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her development eventually led to a senior debut in the 2024 League Cup quarter-final victory over London City Lionesses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After signing her first professional contract with Arsenal in 2025, Lia continued her development through loan moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, opportunities in Arsenal\u2019s first team remained limited, with the winger making just two senior appearances<\/strong> for the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loan Experience in England and Sweden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last season, Lia spent time on loan with Nottingham Forest<\/strong> and Swedish club Hammarby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the two loan spells, she made 24 appearances<\/strong>, gaining valuable senior experience away from Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her time at Hammarby also saw her score her first goal in Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience of playing regular football outside Arsenal\u2019s highly competitive environment has now prepared Lia for the next step of her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Fresh Start at Eintracht Frankfurt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move to Eintracht Frankfurt represents a significant opportunity for Lia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than remaining on the fringes of a major club\u2019s first team, the 19-year-old now has the chance to establish herself in Germany and continue her development in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frankfurt have shown their commitment to the youngster by handing her a contract running until 2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That long-term agreement suggests the club view Lia as a player with considerable potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lia\u2019s Message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the move, Lia expressed her excitement at joining the German club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cExcited to play for this great club. All glory to God!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She now begins an entirely new chapter of her career in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Player:<\/strong> Vivienne Lia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 19<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nationality:<\/strong> England \ud83c\udff4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Position:<\/strong> Winger \/ forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Previous club:<\/strong> Arsenal Women<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New club:<\/strong> Eintracht Frankfurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Transfer:<\/strong> Permanent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contract:<\/strong> Until 30 June 2030<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Arsenal academy:<\/strong> Joined in 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Arsenal senior appearances:<\/strong> 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2025\/26 loans:<\/strong> Nottingham Forest & Hammarby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Loan appearances:<\/strong> 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Goals:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Status:<\/strong> Official<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Vivienne Lia Brings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lia arrives in Germany as a player still at an early stage of her senior career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her time in Arsenal\u2019s academy gave her a strong technical foundation, while her loan spells provided valuable exposure to senior football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The key now will be turning that experience into regular performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At just 19, Lia has plenty of time to develop, and Frankfurt\u2019s long-term commitment could provide the stability needed for her to do exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Transfer Tribune Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This could be a very important move for Lia\u2019s development.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Leaving Arsenal after limited first-team opportunities is a difficult decision for any young player, but sometimes a fresh environment is exactly what is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lia has already experienced senior football with Nottingham Forest and Hammarby, and now she gets the chance to build on that experience in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A contract until 2030<\/strong> shows that Eintracht Frankfurt clearly believe there is plenty of potential to unlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The next step is simple: regular football, development and proving what she can do at senior level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What do you think of this signing? Let us know in the comments and follow Transfer Tribune for the latest transfer news from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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