World Cup winner Alex Morgan joins Tottenham Women in sensational transfer coup

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Malik Ouzia @MalikOuzia_12 September 2020

Tottenham Women have announced the signing of US superstar Alex Morgan on a deal that runs until the end of the WSL season.

Morgan has been a key part of the USA side that has won each of the past two World Cups and also won Olympic gold at London 2012. In all, the 31-year-old has earned 169 international caps, scoring 107 goals.

Morgan last played for Orlando Pride in the NWSL but has been taking a break from the game having given birth to her first child in May.

On announcing the news, Morgan tweeted: “2020 is the year of the unexpected, but next up — the first stamp on Charlie's passport. #COYS”

She is the fifth member of the USA’s World Cup-winning squad to move to the Women’s Super League this summer, with Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle joining Manchester City and Tobin Heath and Christen Press arriving at Manchester United.

The move will be the forward’s second foray into European football following a loan spell at French giants Lyon during the 2016/17 season, where she won the Champions League.

A statement read: "We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement for the signing of two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Alex Morgan, subject to obtaining a visa.

"The USA international striker joins us for the 2020/21 season and will wear the number 13 shirt.

"One of the biggest names in women’s football, the 31-year-old has won a host of team and international honours, contributing numerous goals and assists during a glittering career to date."

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