Lena Lotzen (Bayern Munich to Freiburg)
Lotzen moves from Bayern to Bundesliga rivals Freiburg after spending her entire career in Bavaria, 8 years to be precise. The 24-year-old forward will hope her move West will help her regain a place within the national side having been left out for a number of years. Virginia Kirchberger (Duisburg to Freiburg) The Austrian defender who had an outstanding Euro 2017 has called an end to her two-year spell with Duisburg as Kirchberger has decided to leave the relegated Frauen Bundesliga side and join Freiburg, who just missed out on a Champions League spot for next season. Nadine Prohaska (St Polten to SC Sand) After 6 successful seasons playing in the Austrian Frauen Liga and winning multiple league titles and cups, Prohaska will join SC Sand in the Bundesliga. The 27-year-old has plenty of experience and played her part in last year’s positive Euro campaign for the Austria national team. Mary Earps (Reading to Wolfsburg) The highly rated 25-year-old goalkeeper who made a name for herself at Bristol Academy (now Bristol City) before moving to Reading 2 years ago, has left to join German champions Wolfsburg. Earps who is originally from Nottingham and began her career playing for a number of teams around the region will be hoping the move the arguably the best league in the world will see her challenge for England’s number 1 spot. Stefanie van der Graagt (Ajax to Barcelona) Fresh off winning the double with Ajax in the Eredivisie, van der Graagt moves on again after one year back in the Netherlands and joins super-club Barcelona in Spain. The defender will join Dutch national teammate Lieke Martens in Spain who joined the club a year from Rosengaard in Sweden. Merel van Dongen (Ajax to Real Betis) Having spent the past 3 seasons with Ajax, the Amsterdam native is ready for a fresh challenge stating that she looks forward to playing in a more competitive league with games against ‘Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao’ instead of Excelsior. The Dutch international defender joins Real Bettis. Becky Spencer (Chelsea to West Ham United) Having recently left Chelsea after 2 years with the club, the 27 Goalkeeper moves to fellow WSL side West Ham United who are slowly assembling a squad worthy of competing under new boss Matt Beard. Spencer will be looking for regular first team football and hoping to work her way back into the England fold in the process. Sophie Ingle (Liverpool to Chelsea) After leaving Chelsea 5-years ago the Welsh defender come midfielder returns to the London based after spells with Bristol and more recently Liverpool. Ingle will offer experience and versatility to the team as they will hope to fend of a title challenge from Arsenal and Manchester City again next season and retain their title. Gemma Bonner (Liverpool to Manchester City) Yet another departure from Liverpool this off-season as captain Bonner leaves Liverpool after 6 seasons and joins WSL runners-up Manchester City. The defender will be sure to add experience to the side and the move should only aide her cause to hold down a regular England spot. Desiree van Lunteren (Ajax to Freiburg) After 6 fantastic years at Ajax, van Lunteren leaves the Eredivisie for the first time in her career and joins Freiburg in the Bundesliga. It’s a great move for the Dutch international who can play in midfield or right-back to test herself at what is seen a higher level than what she was previously at. Gilly Flaherty (Chelsea to West Ham United) Matt Beard makes another addition to his side with the signing of Gilly Flaherty from champions Chelsea after 4 years with the team. The 26-year-old centre-half comes with an array of international experience and will hope to make a positive impact in West Ham’s first season in the top flight. Rumours Gabrielle George (Everton to Manchester United) Having started her development at Manchester United’s Centre of Excellence, George moved to Everton due to the lack of women’s team at United. However, with Man Utd launching a team for next season and immediately being parachuted into the second tier, the young Everton defender could be getting lined up as the Manchester club look to secure immediate promotion to the WSL. Ellen White (Birmingham City to West Ham United) Possibly a shock transfer but could happen as the Irons look to build a team worthy of top flight status having been propelled up the leagues by the FA ready for next season. Since leaving Notts County, Ellen White has been in phenomenal form for the Blues that has seen her receive an England recall. Having scored 15 goals in only 16 appearances, Whites name will be linked to numerous sides, but a dream move could be on the cards for her being a supporter of the Hammers.
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