Tottenham Hotspur has signed Ellie Brazil on a free switch from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Brazil started her profession at Derby County earlier than becoming a member of Midlands rivals, Birmingham Metropolis in 2016 the place she made 10 appearances throughout 2016 Girls’s Tremendous League (WSL) and 2017 WSL Spring Sequence seasons.
The now 23 year-old striker then joined Italy’s Fiorentina for 2017-18 season the place she scored three targets in 20 appearances, previous to returning to England in summer season 2018 with Brighton the place she has spent the final 4 seasons.
Throughout her time with the Seagulls, Brazil scored 4 targets and offered three assists in 56 senior appearances however opted to not renew her contract final week following the expiration of her earlier deal.
Brighton’s Head Coach, Hope Powell yesterday (5 July) issued the next assertion on Brazil’s departure as she stated: “Ellie has been with us for a very long time, so naturally it’s unhappy to say goodbye.
“She’s been an excellent participant for us, in addition to exhibiting actual resolve to return again from a severe knee damage and grow to be an necessary member of the squad once more.
“We thank Ellie for her contributions throughout her 4 years right here and need her the very best for the long run.”
Brazil has now signed for Tottenham as a free agent because the North London membership appears to be like to construct on their fifth-placed end of final season.
Spurs’ Head Coach, Rehanne Skinner has confirmed that she is “actually happy” to signal Brazil on a two-year contract till June 2024, with possibility for one additional season.
Explaining why Tottenham have swooped to signal Brazil, Skinner commented: “Having had vital expertise throughout the England youth groups and performed membership soccer at residence and in Europe, she has an enormous expertise base that may improve the workforce, however has years forward of her in her profession as properly.
“Ellie is a flexible ahead who’s hard-working and dedicated, and she is going to add an extra dimension to our ahead line.”