French defender Alice Sombath leaves Lyon for Tottenham

Published Jul 21, 08:09 AM UTC

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French international defender Alice Sombath, 22, has announced her departure from Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) after six seasons with the club. She joined Lyon at age 16 and signed her first professional contract there, describing the club as her second home. Lyon confirmed the move shortly after her social media announcement. Sombath will join Tottenham Hotspur in the English Women's Championship, following fellow French international Kadidiatou Diani, who recently signed with London City Lionesses. Sombath has earned 16 caps for France and is known as a versatile defender. The transfer was previously reported by AFP.

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Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWestern

Original headline: Transferts : la défenseuse Alice Sombath quitte OL Lyonnes et rejoint Tottenham

Original language: FR-FR

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