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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Transfer latest: London City land Van de Donk, Kitagawa heading to Everton

Daniëlle van de Donk in action for Netherlands against Scotland this month
Daniëlle van de Donk in action for the Netherlands against Scotland. The former Arsenal midfielder is returning to the WSL with London City Lionesses. Photograph: Marcel van Dorst/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock

London City Lionesses have made a statement of intent after promotion to the Women’s Super League by completing the signing of the Netherlands midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk.

The independently run club, who will play in the WSL for the first time next season after winning the Women’s Championship title in May, have acquired the 33-year-old on a free transfer from record eight-time European champions Lyon, recently renamed as OL Lyonnes, after the conclusion of her contract. OL Lyonnes are, like London City Lionesses, owned by the American businesswoman Michele Kang.

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