Arsenal defender Katie McCabe signs new contract to extend stay with the Gunners

Katie McCabe has signed a new contract with Arsenal.

The club have not specified when the new deal will keep the Republic of Ireland captain at the club until.

Defender McCabe, 28, has made 193 appearances since joining from Shelbourne in December 2015 and will begin her ninth season with the Gunners when they take on Liverpool in their WSL opener on Sunday afternoon.

Speaking to the club's official website, McCabe said: "Arsenal is home for me and I'm excited to have committed my future to this football club. I've grown up here as a player and a person and developed a really special bond with our supporters, which means a lot to me.

"Over the years, I've experienced some amazing moments here - but I believe that the best is yet to come and I know the aim here at Arsenal is to compete for the highest honours."

During her time in north London, McCabe has won the WSL and Women's FA Cup once each, as well as lifting the Continental Tyres League Cup on two occasions.

Last season, McCabe was named as the Gunners' Player of the Season, as well as being included in the Women's Champions League Team of the Season and receiving a nomination for the 2023 Ballon d'Or.

Head coach Jonas Eidevall added: "Katie McCabe brings us so much on and off the pitch, so we are delighted to say that she has signed a new contract here with us. She has been one of the top performers in world football over the past few years and her quality and character are integral to what we do here.

"We were very proud to see how she stepped up as captain when called upon last season and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together moving forward."

Head of Women's Football Clare Wheatley said: "We're delighted that Katie has signed a new deal here at