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Tottenham Women Sign 22-Year-Old French Defender Sombath from Lyon

7/22/2026

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Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed 22-year-old French defender Alice Sombath from Olympique Lyonnais on a permanent transfer.
Sombath arrived after five seasons at Lyon, where she helped win five consecutive league titles from 2021/22 through 2025/26.
She debuted for senior France in November 2024 and started three matches at the UEFA Euro 2025 Finals in Switzerland.
Tottenham manager Martin Ho said the club is delighted to welcome Sombath.

History

Historical Context

Hosted in Guangdong, China from 16–30 November 1991, the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup drew 510,000 spectators and saw the United States defeat Norway 2–1 before 63,000 fans. Its success helped launch women’s football at the 1996 Olympics and expanded international player markets. Tottenham Hotspur Women’s signing of French defender Alice Sombath from Olympique Lyonnais reflects that growing cross-border transfer flow.

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Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed 22-year-old French defender Alice Sombath from Olympique Lyonnais on a permanent transfer.
Sombath arrived after five seasons at Lyon, where she helped win five consecutive league titles from 2021/22 through 2025/26.
She debuted for senior France in November 2024 and started three matches at the UEFA Euro 2025 Finals in Switzerland.
Tottenham manager Martin Ho said the club is delighted to welcome Sombath.

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