Sunderland have completed the signing of Southampton goalkeeper Fran Stenson on a two-year deal.
The Lady Black Cats announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this afternoon.
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It has been reported that Sunderland have paid an undisclosed fee to Southampton to secure Stenson’s services.
The 25-year-old has spent the last two seasons at St Mary’s Stadium. Stenson made 47 appearances for Southampton in all competitions.
The player has bags of experience in Barclays WSL2. In addition to her time with Southampton, Stenson has turned out for Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Sheffield United in the second tier.
On the international stage, Stenson has represented England at various youth levels up to and including Under-23 level.
After joining Sunderland, Stenson said “It feels amazing, and it’s definitely an exciting time to be here, and I can’t wait to get started.
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“The ambition of the club is massive, and after my first conversation with Mel [Reay], I knew where I wanted to be. It’s a really exciting time to be part of it.
“I started my football career quite young, and I feel at 25, I bring a lot of confidence from positive experiences I’ve gained in the past, which I hope to bring to this team. I can’t wait to meet the fans, and we’ll do everything we can to put on a good show.”
Stenson is Sunderland’s third signing of the summer transfer window.
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