Sunderland signs defender Tess Laplacette on permanent deal

Sunderland has signed French defender Tess Laplacette on a permanent deal, announced today. Laplacette, 27, joins from Olympique de Marseille, where she spent eight years and won two promotions. The defender has also played for Paris FC and Lille OSC, bringing valuable experience to Sunderland as they aim for promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League. Laplacette expressed excitement about the new chapter in her career and the opportunity to play in English football. She becomes Sunderland’s ninth signing during the summer transfer window.

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