by Morganna King (11/07/24)
Above: Fran Stenson signs on the dotted line for the Championship club. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Southampton FC Women
Fran Stenson has completed the move from Championship rivals Sheffield United to Southampton FC.
“We’re delighted to welcome Fran to the club, and looking forward to seeing the strong competition she will add to our goalkeeping group” Director of Women’s Football, Marieanne Spacey-Cale voiced about Stenson.
The England youth international made 25 appearances for Sheffield United in the 22/23 season. Being only 23 years old, Stenson has a myriad of experience under her belt already. She made her professional debut in 2017 for Birmingham City in the WSL and has since then signed for clubs such as Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City.
Fran Stenson is also joined at Southampton FC by her former teammate at the Blades; Tara Bourne. This signing makes the fourth arrival of the summer transfer window for the club. “I’m really happy to get the deal done.” Stenson said. “I feel like the club has high ambitions which align with mine and I think it’s going to be a very exciting season.”
“I think it’s going to be a very competitive group, we’ve got great keepers and I think we can all learn off each other. They can definitely raise my game and I can definitely raise theirs – that’s a really important part to have so we can push on.” The 24/25 campaign is set to be an exciting one for The Saints who placed sixth last season.
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