Spurs break their women's transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes
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Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed midfielder Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a club-record women's transfer fee.
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Attributed to original sourceFrance 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 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,” said Sombath. “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.”
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What happened
Tottenham Hotspur Women have completed the signing of Alice Sombath from French side Lyonnes, paying a fee that surpasses their previous women's transfer record. Sombath, a midfielder, joins as Spurs continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Women's Super League season. The move signals Tottenham's growing ambition in the women's game and represents one of the highest-profile arrivals in their women's history.
Chance analysis
Breaking a club's women's transfer record indicates significant investment and ambition in the women's side. For Spurs, adding a midfielder from a top French club like Lyonnes suggests they are targeting technical quality and competitiveness in the WSL. This signing could improve Spurs' midfield depth and tactical flexibility, potentially elevating their standing in the league. It also reflects the broader trend of WSL clubs spending more aggressively to attract talent from elite European leagues.
Spurs Women gain a quality midfielder who strengthens their starting XI and squad depth, likely boosting their competitiveness in the WSL this season.
Spurs Women's midfield has been upgraded with a record signing from a top European club, which should be factored into WSL pre-season and early-season predictions favoring Tottenham.