Alessia Russo completes move to Arsenal from Manchester United

England forward joins Londoners on free transfer

NEW CHALLENGE: England's Alessia Russo reacts after a missed chance during a Women's international friendly match at Stadium MK, Bletchley. Pic:: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Alessia Russo has admitted she is expecting to “grow as a player” after the England forward completed her move to Arsenal on a free transfer from Manchester United.

Russo, who is likely to be a part of England’s starting lineup at the Women’s World Cup later this month, was the subject of a world record bid of £500,000 bid from Arsenal in January that was rejected by United.