Sombath 'excited' to join Tottenham from Lyon
French defender Alice Sombath has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Lyon in a club-record transfer deal. The 22-year-old expressed excitement about the competitiveness of the Women's Super League.
Why it matters
This transfer marks a significant investment for Tottenham's women's team, signaling growth and ambition in the professional women's football landscape.
Sombath 'excited' to join Tottenham from Lyon Tottenham have bolstered their defence with the club-record signing of Alice Sombath from French champions Lyon. Tottenham have signed French defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for a reported club record fee.
No details about the price paid have been disclosed, but it is believed to be more than the £375,000 they paid for Signe Gaupset in January.
Spurs have also not stated the length of her contract.
"I want to do my best here at Tottenham. I think the league is very competitive, every game is a tough game, and that's what I'm most excited about," she said.
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