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Sunderland signs Sanni Franssi from London City Lionesses on loan

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Sunderland signs Sanni Franssi from London City Lionesses on loan

Summary

Sunderland has announced the signing of Sanni Franssi from London City Lionesses on a season-long loan. The forward, 31, had previously joined the Lionesses from Real Sociedad and recorded 18 appearances in the Barclays Women’s Super League in the 2025/2026 season. Franssi has an extensive career across multiple European leagues and has been capped 101 times by Finland. After joining Sunderland, she expressed enthusiasm about the club’s ambitious project and aims to contribute positively. Franssi becomes Sunderland's fifth signing of the summer transfer window.

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By the Numbers

•Franssi signed on a season-long loan from London City Lionesses.
•She made 18 appearances in the Barclays Women’s Super League last season.
•Franssi has played in Finland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Denmark.
•She has 101 caps for the Finland national team.
•This is Sunderland's fifth signing of the summer transfer window.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland sign London City Lionesses forward Franssi on loan

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Sunderland have completed the signing of London City Lionesses forward Sanni Franssi on a season-long loan deal.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website this ev...
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