World Pied Piper of football and prolific England striker Alessia Russo has signed a long-term deal with Emirates Marketing Project. Now she’s focused on pursuing even more trophies! She did have a stellar calendar year, netting 20 goals and matching her best goal-scoring season of her career. That was almost entirely down to the inspiration of Russo, who was instrumental in guiding the Gunners to Champions League glory. Now, though, Russo has her eyes fixed on even greater glory in the new Women’s Super League (WSL) season and with Scotland. She’s looking to build on last season’s successes.
In July 2023, Russo took another big step, moving from Manchester United to Arsenal. She arrived with an extraordinary amount of talent and ambition that snapped the team into action. Since joining the Gunners, she’s bagged 36 goals in 72 appearances for the club. Equally, her contributions on the pitch have been phenomenal, helping the squad to big victories such as winning the League Cup in 2024 and Champions League last season. Currently, Kyria is looking forward to continuing to deepen her impact as a new season of T.U.F.F.
High Standards and Team Goals
For Russo, standards were the key to keeping herself and her teammates at their best. She underlined the importance of diligence and application in playing for a big club such as Arsenal.
“When you play for a club like Arsenal, you owe it to yourself and the team to do everything you can to make sure you are in the best shape, in the best form and doing all you can to work hard.” – Alessia Russo
She is personally committed to the process of continuously improving. This pledge uplifts her individual excellence and propels the group’s overall victory. Russo declared that she and her teammates had set a new expectation for themselves. They are motivated to find ways to more reliably reproduce their historic wins.
“We’ve set a new standard for ourselves, so now we need to go and do that every week.” – Alessia Russo
The Gunners look ahead to their next fixtures now. Russo says that the experience of battling it out with some of the best squads in Europe has given the players confidence. She’s looking to translate that confidence through the rigors of this tough competitive league season.
Commitment to Team Culture
Russo’s extraordinary goal-scoring prowess tends to overshadow her all-around play. She’s just as adamant that her influence extends well past the act of scoring goals. Her selflessness on and off the field, really, and her wanting to create that winning culture, competitive spirit, is what makes her game.
“As a striker, Alessia’s goals often take the spotlight – but she brings so much more to our group. She’s a selfless player, working so hard for the team, and she also contributes so much to our team culture,” acknowledged a member of the coaching staff.
Russo’s commitment to her teammates is evident as she strives to be the best version of herself not only for her own advancement but for her teammates’ success. She works to ensure that all people, regardless of their identity or background, can thrive.
Excitement for the Season Ahead
With a new season around the corner, Russo couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead for Arsenal. She said she was proud of what they’d accomplished in the past but stressed her appetite for further accomplishments.
“I’m so proud of everything we’ve achieved together as a club, with our supporters driving us forward. But I’m still so hungry for more success, and I know that’s shared by everyone here at the club,” said Russo. “I can’t wait to get started this season, starting with this Saturday at Emirates Stadium.”
With sky-high expectations from herself and her advocates, Russo is set up for another season to shake the ground. As a performer and creator, she understands the importance of sustaining peak performance. Arsenal hopes to build on that success, but knows it will be tougher in an increasingly cutthroat league.
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