Eniola Aluko to leave her position at Aston Villa Women

Eniola Aluko to leave Aston Villa
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Aston Villa Women’s Sporting Director Eniola Aluko is leaving the club take up a new position in America.

Aluko joined Villa in March 2020 following her retirement from a glittering playing career, and helped establish the team in the Barclays FA WSL.

Aluko told avfc.co.uk“I am very grateful to Aston Villa Women for giving me the opportunity to begin my transition from playing into a sporting director role.

“It has been such a valuable experience to help the club during its first season in the Women’s Super League and I was delighted that we were able to secure our top flight status.

“I am sure Aston Villa Women will continue to grow and become a powerful force in the women’s game.”

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