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Hinds began her career with Arsenal before moving to Merseyside Jamaica full-back Taylor Hinds has joined Arsenal as a free agent following the end of her contract with Liverpool. The 26-year-old returns to the club where she began her career before joining Everton in 2018. BBC Sport understands she has signed a three-year deal and becomes the Gunners' second signing of the summer after England forward Chloe Kelly made her loan move permanent. "This is a full-circle moment for me and I'm grateful to come back to a place I called home when I was younger, " said Hinds. "I can't wait to get started and to step out on the pitch at Emirates Stadium in front of all our incredible supporters. " Hinds brings versatility and competition in defence along with significant Women's Super League experience. Arsenal have been keen to get their business done early in the transfer window in order to build on their Women's Champions League success and are expected to make at least one more signing. After two years with the Toffees, Hinds moved to Liverpool and made 131 appearances in five seasons, scoring eight goals. She was an integral part of their Women's Championship title win in 2021-22 and became Liverpool vice-captain in 2023. Arsenal boss Renee Slegers, who led Arsenal to victory in the Champions League in May, said Hinds was a "versatile player who has great experience". "We're delighted to welcome Taylor back to Arsenal. I'm excited to get started with Taylor on the training pitch, " she added. Hinds can play both full-back and in midfield and represented England at youth level in the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups before switching allegiance to Jamaica, for whom she made her debut against France in October last year. Hinds will wear the number 24 shirt on her return to Arsenal. Check out all the summer transfer deals on our dedicated page. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Mulder declares 33 short of Lara's Test record score Former world champion Hatton, 46, announces comeback Itoje to face Brumbies as Test team appears to form Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Pink Floyd's David Gilmour shares his Desert Island Discs A purr-fect short history of cats on film The American War of Independence revisited, 250 years on The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails. Video Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails Norris gets to 'live that feeling' of being Silverstone winner England to bounce back? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 predictions - second group games 'Superb' India beat England to level series. Video'Superb' India beat England to level series Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US after Gold Cup loss? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Defending champions England defeated by France. Video Defending champions England defeated by France Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession' 'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m. Video'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Video The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby. Video Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.