Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of midfielder Lia Wälti from Juventus, bringing the Swiss international back to the WSL after a season in Italy. Wälti previously spent seven years with Arsenal, where she won the WSL title, two League Cups and the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and Brighton are set to open their season against her former club. Wälti expects an unusual meeting with her old sideAccording to The Argus, Wälti said it will feel unusual to potentially make her Brighton debut against Arsenal. Vidosic highlights Wälti’s leadershipBrighton head coach Dario Vidosic described the 33-year-old as a major addition ahead of the new season. She said Brighton will not be favourites in every match, but described that as a positive position when facing teams including Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.