Manuela Zinsberger, the custodian for Arsenal, just inked a new deal with the team and stated that she is “not done yet” and can “still grow”.
After winning the League Cup in 2023, the 28-year-old, who joined the Gunners in 2019, has participated in 11 of the team’s 12 Women’s Super League games. She is eager to have further success with the team.
At the beginning of a momentous year, Zinsberger has pledged her future to the club: she and her spouse will be welcoming a child this summer.
The goalkeeping situation at Arsenal has also been the subject of much conjecture. Several sources have stated that the club is considering England’s Mary Earps, who has six months left on her Manchester United contract.
However, Zinsberger is unconcerned by that. The Austrian custodian claims that she can “combine everything” in terms of balancing responsibilities on and off the pitch, even with major changes on the horizon in her personal life.
“It’s difficult for me to express my feelings,” Zinsberger said to BBC Sport.
“It’s amazing how the team is growing on the women’s football side of things and how much each player is putting in.
“I’m just excited to see where Arsenal’s women’s team can take its game. I’m not done yet; I have potential and can still develop as a person off the pitch. I’m not comfortable here.
“I sense that throughout the entire team as well. We wish to demand more. I’m prepared for the adventure, to accomplish certain objectives and gather some awards.”
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“My dream shouldn’t be abandoned.”
After signing her contract, Zinsberger claims she never intended to move, and after talking with her wife, family, and manager Jonas Eidevall, she felt confident about her future.
“It was an easy decision based on how I have developed myself over the years and what the response from the club was,” she stated.
It benefits my wife, my future child, and my family as well. Travelling there isn’t that far. Overall, it was a really simple choice.
“My spouse added that I shouldn’t let having a child be the reason I give up on my dream. It’s the finest possible outcome if everything is combined.
“I truly appreciate the chats that I have with my spouse. I want to continue playing football, and it’s amazing to have her support me in pursuing my goal.
“That choice was decided upon together, and we are both pleased with it. I’m prepared to work hard, grow as a person, and meet with the coaches to accomplish some objectives. I’m eager for the future and I’m full of enthusiasm.”
Zinsberger has come under fire on social media since Arsenal has been frequently linked to Earps, but she has not let it stop her.
“Social media is everywhere and you are under scrutiny but that’s part of football,” Zinsberger stated.
It is more crucial for me to concentrate on myself, on the things I can manage, and on communicating with the club, Jonas, the goalkeeping coach, and myself.
“What’s happening on social media worldwide… I’m not really giving it that much thought. Something appears, disappears after two months, and then reappears after that.
“I obviously notice things like that, but I really try to keep my attention on myself and my personal growth. I want to perform at my highest level on the pitch, reach my goals, and record more clean sheets.
“If the club and Jonas grant me their trust, which I fully understand, I won’t have time to worry about anything else. As a football player, you have to deal with certain situations because you are aware of how life can be. That is typical.
I am aware of my value and my potential.
Zinsberger says there are “so many things” she wants to focus on, like her footwork, reaction stops, handling crosses, bravery, and regularly recording clean sheets.
She delivered on Sunday, helping Arsenal defeat Liverpool 2-0 to stay three points behind the league leaders Chelsea.
“I have a huge list. That does not imply that I confine myself. I am aware of my value and my potential. Just ready to accomplish other things,” she continued.
Her goals include winning more trophies with Arsenal, especially the WSL championship, which Chelsea has won four times in a row.
“We’re all set to take the helm of the table. If my goal was to be lower, I wouldn’t be a football player. “I want to achieve the best outcome I can,” Zinsberger declared.
We know it won’t be easy, but the team is ready and prepared. Even against the teams at the bottom of the ladder, there will be challenging games. It isn’t completed by clicking. You must give it your all.
“It takes a lot of effort to score goals and maintain a clean sheet. It’s a very competitive race, but all football players want a race that is that close.”
Zinsberger claims that the club’s “football family” provides support, which is one of the things that drives them to achieve.
“Thanks to my extension, I can now demonstrate my devotion to the club even more. I adore it so much. I play with passion, and you can see it in my play—passion for the team and the supporters.
“The fans created that – so I’m trying to give as much back.”
