Leicester City's Thibaud signs with Olympique de Marseille
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Julie Thibaud has transferred from Leicester City to Olympique de Marseille on a permanent deal. The French defender, who spent three seasons with Leicester, made 72 appearances and contributed to the team's recent top-flight performance despite their relegation. Marseille secured her services with an undisclosed fee and aims to bolster their squad after finishing ninth in the Arkema Première Ligue last season. The move follows Leicester's challenges and player departures in the wake of relegation.
- •Thibaud joins Marseille after three seasons at Leicester City.
- •She contributed to record points finishes before relegation.
- •Marseille finished ninth in the Arkema Première Ligue last season.
- •Thibaud's contract was finalized on August 9, 2026.
- •Leicester City is rebuilding its squad for the upcoming season.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Leicester City defender Thibaud joins Olympique de Marseille
"Leicester City defender Julie Thibaud has joined French Arkema Première Ligue club Olympique de Marseille on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from...
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