Tottenham Hotspur sign France defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for a club-record fee. The 22-year-old joins the club as their sixth signing of the summer, with the transfer price not officially disclosed in the reports. One outlet notes that Tottenham’s previous club record was more than £375,000, paid for Signe Gaupset in January, suggesting Sombath’s fee is higher.
All sources describe Sombath as a France international and a defender who is joining from Lyon, a leading club in France. Tottenham present the move as part of strengthening their squad ahead of an upcoming season in a competitive league.
In comments attributed to Sombath, she says she is excited about the Premier League’s difficulty and points to Tottenham’s strong performance last season. She also indicates she believes her attributes can add to the team despite Spurs already having a number of players in the squad. The deal is reported as a club-record transfer for Tottenham and is the latest addition to their women’s team.
