Elise Hughes joins Sunderland on a two-year contract

Striker Elise Hughes has signed with Sunderland Women of Women's Super League 2 on a two-year deal. The 25-year-old Welsh international leaves Crystal Palace after helping the team secure promotion to the Women's Super League last season. Hughes contributed four goals in 22 WSL 2 matches during her previous season. She expressed excitement about joining Sunderland, highlighting the club's ambitions and her desire to add goals and assists to the squad. Sunderland finished eighth in WSL 2 last season but is looking to progress following a recent takeover.

• 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Wales striker Hughes joins Sunderland