Alice Sombath transfer has been finalized as Tottenham Hotspur Women secured the permanent signing of the French international defender from Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, subject to international clearance and work permit approval.
The 22-year-old comes to North London from a very fruitful five-year stay at Lyon, where she has become one of France’s most promising defenders. In her time there, Alice Sombath was exposed to playing in top-tier European competitions such as the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and won several domestic championships.
The signing is a sign of Tottenham’s long-term focus on building their squad with young players, and is part of their strategy to ensure a stable defensive line. Sombath’s profile includes both positional knowledge and ball progression and his tactical maturity also provide the backline with the necessary answers to the structural requirements they seek to develop on the back of the work that was done last season.
In a statement after the transfer, Sombath assured all of her readiness to embrace the challenges of the Women’s Super League, which is one of the most competitive domestic leagues in women’s football. She emphasized the chance to grow in the setting of a high performance environment and to continue her growth path.
Head coach Martin Ho said that the club has had a long-term interest in the signing and is confident in Sombath. He cited her experience of the development of the club’s tactics and her early maturity.
Transfer moves like these show Tottenham’s determination to bolster key roles with players who have high potential value as the club moves forward to remain a competitive force in the top of the table.
