WSL Transfer Week 1

The who’s left, who’s joined, and who’s renewed of the WSL Transfer Window, Week 1.

Aston Villa

29th June: Rober de Pauw announced as Manager, joining from Bayer Leverkusen after having spent 2 previous campaigns with the German club.

Chelsea

25th June: Defender Cerys Brown, 19, extends Chelsea contract.

30th June: Russian defender Alsu Abdullina leaves Chelsea, alongside Chelsea Academy graduate and winger Reanna Blades.

Crystal Palace

27th June: The Eagles forward, Molly Sharpe, signs a two-year contract. Additionally, midfielder Chloe Arthur renews her stay for a third season.

Liverpool

27th June: Emma Koivisto leaves Liverpool to join AC Milan after spending 2 seasons with the club.

Manchester United

26th June: Spanish forward Lucia Garcia leaves after 2 seasons.

27th June: Captain Katie Zelem leaves after spending 6 years with the club.

29th June: Lionesses and United’s no.1 goalkeeper, Mary Earps leaves after spending 5 years with the club.

Tottenham Hotspur

26th June: Amanda Nilden signs a permanent contract after a successful 6 months on loan from Juventus.

West Ham United

28th June: Jess Ziu becomes the fourth player to sign a new contract this summer.

30th June: West Ham announce several departures: Mackenzie Arnold, Hawa Cissoki, Honoka Hayashi, Risa Shimizu, Emma Snerle, Abbey-Leigh Stringer and Mel Filis all leave the club. Meaning that West Ham have lost their no.1 goalkeeper, 2 defenders and 3 midfielders.

2nd July: Polish no.1 goalkeeper Kinga Szemik signs from Stade de Reims.