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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
London City sign goalkeeper Poor on permanent deal
Newly promoted Women's Super League side London City Lionesses have signed goalkeeper Sophia Poor on a permanent 19-year-old, who spent the second half of last season at Lionesses on loan from Aston Villa, has now joined on a full-time made 12 starts for Lionesses after joining in January, helping them earn promotion to the WSL for the first teenager, who has earned England caps at under-17 and under-19 levels, will now aim to help Lionesses avoid being the third successive newly promoted side to suffer immediate relegation back to the second manager Jocelyn Precheur told the club website, external: "As a goalkeeper, Sophia has probably the biggest potential I have ever seen."I really wanted to keep developing her because she has everything to become the best English goalkeeper in a few years. I really believe in her and I am grateful that she trusts us."Poor is the seventh player to join Lionesses this summer as they prepare for their WSL international midfielder Danielle van de Donk is the most eye-catching arrival, while Finnish striker Sanni Franssi, Dutch defender Isa Kardinaal, English defenders Teyah Goldie and Poppy Pattinson, and Spanish goalkeeper Elene Lete have also joined.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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London City Lionesses sign Aston Villa keeper Poor
London City Lionesses have completed the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Sophia Poor on a permanent deal. The Pride announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon. It has been reported that Poor has signed a three-year deal at Hayes Lane. Poor re-joins London City Lionesses following a successful loan spell with the club in the second half of last season. The 19-year-old provided some strong competition for the goalkeeping jersey. The youngster started out with Leicester City before joining Aston Villa. Poor went on to make three appearances for The Villans in all competitions. Poor is being tipped for a big future in the game and she will now continue her development with London City Lionesses. After joining London City Lionesses on a permanent basis, Poor said 'It feels great actually [to sign]. I want to break through into the WSL 100%. 'I want to play for this club. I think it's such a great club, I see the future of this club and I see myself as part of it. I really want to be a part of it.' Poor becomes London City Lionesses' seventh signing of what is proving to be a very busy summer transfer window.
