Tottenham Hotspur Women Sign Champions League Winner in Record Deal
Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed Champions League winner Alice Sombath in a record deal, boosting their ambition in the Women's Super League. The 22-year-old France defender joins the club from OL Lyonnes for an undisclosed fee, surpassing the previous club record of over £375,000 paid for Signe Gaupset in January.
What happened?
Sombath, who won the UEFA Women's Champions League in her second season at Lyonnes, has signed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur Women. She joins the club alongside Shekiera Martinez, Kirsty Hanson, Victoria Pelova, Caitlin Dijkstra, and Selma Panengstuen, six priority targets secured in time for a full pre-season.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur Women
This signing signals a clear shift in Spurs' ambition, with the club investing at a level previously associated only with the division's established elite. The direction of travel is unmistakable, with Tottenham Hotspur Women now looking to close the gap to top teams in the Women's Super League.
What comes next?
Tottenham Hotspur Women are now looking to build on their progress, with the club finishing fifth in the WSL last season. They are 19 points behind leaders Manchester City W and have a lot of work to do to close the gap. However, with Sombath on board, the team is looking stronger than ever.
League standing: 5th in FA WSL, 36 pts, 11W-3D-8L from 22 games, recent form WWDLL. Goals this season: 35 scored, 38 conceded (-3 goal difference). The gap to close is real, but with Sombath's signing, Tottenham Hotspur Women are now looking to make a statement in the Women's Super League.
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Sombath joins the club from OL Lyonnes, where she spent six years and won five Division 1 Feminine titles and two Coupe de France trophies. She is an aggressive defender comfortable in possession, competitive in her duels, and driven to keep improving every day.
Tottenham Hotspur Women are now looking to build on their progress, with the club finishing fifth in the WSL last season. They are 19 points behind leaders Manchester City W and have a lot of work to do to close the gap. However, with Sombath on board, the team is looking stronger than ever.
The signing of Sombath is a statement of intent from Tottenham Hotspur Women, who are now looking to challenge for top honors in the Women's Super League. With a strong squad and a clear ambition, the team is now looking to make a real impact in the league.
Conclusion
Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed Champions League winner Alice Sombath in a record deal, boosting their ambition in the Women's Super League. The 22-year-old France defender joins the club from OL Lyonnes for an undisclosed fee, surpassing the previous club record of over £375,000 paid for Signe Gaupset in January. With Sombath on board, Tottenham Hotspur Women are now looking to make a statement in the Women's Super League.
