The Ireland captain will leave the Women’s Super League side after more than 10 trophy-filled years.
Katie McCabe(Image: INPHO/James Crombie)
Katie McCabe has opened up about her future ahead of her Arsenal exit.
The Ireland captain has spent more than 10 years at the WSL side, barring a 2017 loan spell at Glasgow City, but is set to depart this summer when her contract expires.
Arsenal have targeted Barcelona and Spain full-back Ona Batlle and McCabe, eager to continue playing regular first-team football, will look elsewhere.
McCabe, speaking ahead of Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier against France, briefly addressed her club situation.
She has enjoyed a trophy-filled career at Arsenal, winning the WSL, the Champions League, the Women’s FA Cup, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup and the League Cup.
McCabe said: “Obviously my full focus is on these games coming up with Ireland.
“But in terms of my club future I’ve got a contract until the end of the season.
“The Arsenal fans know how committed I am to them and to the club. I think I’ve shown that over the last 10 years. I’ve given absolutely everything.
“But in terms of where I’ll be at, I’m going to see out the next few months and then go from there.”
The former Raheny United and Shelbourne star should have no shortage of offers.
Meanwhile, looking ahead to the game against France, McCabe was asked if the 3-1 Páirc Uí Chaoimh win against one of the world’s top teams would be a factor on Tuesday.
“It was a while ago now,” McCabe replied. “Our team is a little bit different, different management, so there have been a lot of changes from then up until now.
“But we just need to look at France and what they have been doing in the last few months, and obviously look at how good they were at the Euros as well.
“They are an exceptional team; the talent, the depth they have.
“I know it’s been highlighted that they have a couple of injuries, but that doesn’t matter, they still have so much quality stepping into those roles. So we can’t look at that and think it’s a one-up for us.
“We need to be ready, we need to be calm going into the game, and extremely disciplined in being able to execute the game-plan.”
As for her potential on-field battle with Lyon star Kadidiatou Diani, she added: “She is right up there for sure. She is a fantastic player; strong, direct, quick.
“She has got it all in terms of what you want a top-class winger to be, so I need to be ready for it, obviously.
“I’ve played against her a couple of times before, so we’ve had a couple of battles. But I’ll be ready for it tomorrow.”
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