The World Cup may be over but, after a short break, most of its stars will start preparing for their club seasons. The transfer market is always abuzz and some players made their moves before the tournament got under way in Australia and New Zealand. Here we pick 10 of the main ones that took place, as well as some that may well happen in the next few weeks.
Kadidiatou Diani: Paris St-Germain to Lyon The France forward, who reached the quarter-finals with her country and won the Silver Boot at the World Cup, was linked to several clubs, including Chelsea, this summer. But after becoming the first French player to score a hat-trick at a Women’s World Cup, Lyon announced she would be joining their ranks. The eight-time Women’s Champions League winners signed the 28-year-old on a free transfer on a four-year deal. The forward was the top scorer in the Division 1 Féminine last season with 17 goals. Quite a signing from their rivals PSG.
