Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes

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France defender is club’s sixth signing of the summer Coach Ho says she is aggressive and good on the ball Tottenham have signed the France defender Alice Sombath from OL Lyonnes for a club‑record fee. The price paid for the 22-year-old has not been disclosed but the previous club record, paid for Signe Gaupset in Janu
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France defender is club’s sixth signing of the summer Coach Ho says she is aggressive and good on the ball Tottenham have signed the France defender Alice Sombath from OL Lyonnes for a club‑record fee.
The price paid for the 22-year-old has not been disclosed but the previous club record, paid for Signe Gaupset in January, was reportedly more than £375,000. “The league is very competitive, every game is a tough game and that’s what I’m most excited about,” Sombath said. “I saw that Spurs had a very good season last year.
My qualities can bring something to the team, even though I know they already have a lot.” Continue reading...
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