Czech Republic v Morocco – International friendly – Letni Stadion
Goalkeeper Barbora Votikova (1 Czech Republic) during the international friendly between Czech Republic and Morocco at Letni Stadion, Chomutov. (Sven Beyrich/SPP)

Arsenal have signed Czech international goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan from Slavia Prague for the rest of the season.

It follows Anneke Borbe being stretchered off in Sunday’s Women’s Champions Cup final, Daphne van Domselaar’s recent injury, and Manuela Zinsberger’s continued absence with an ACL injury.

The 29-year-old began her senior career with Victoria Plzen in 2013 before spending seven years with Slavia Prague between 2014 and 2021, helping the team to win four Czech league titles and one Czech Cup.

She then spent two seasons with PSG in France, winning a French Cup title. She joined Tottenham Hotspur, making 11 appearances in all competitions prior to her return to Slavia Prague in 2024, winning a Czech league and cup double last season.

At international level, she made her Czechia debut in 2014 and has gone on to collect 56 appearances for her national team.

Barbora Votikova: Arsenal are a special club

“It feels amazing to join this special club,” said Votikova. “Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in...