London City Lionesses have signed 24-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder Niamh Farrelly from Italian Serie A side Parma.
Farrelly started her senior career with Peamount United and then moved to Glasgow City, before helping Parma finish eighth in the regular-season standings.
She told londoncitylionesses.com: “I was really impressed when I spoke with Carolina [Morace] and Nicola [Williams] about their ambitions for the club and how they develop players,” said the Dublin-born midfielder.
“The club has been successful over the last couple of seasons and I think that we can push for promotion. After playing in Italy, I think I will be able to fit in quickly under the coaching staff. My first two days with the team have been great, everyone has been really welcoming and I’m looking forward to what’s to come.”
Assistant Coach Nicola Williams commented: “Niamh is a dynamic player who can contribute to the attack but also excels defensively. She’s got a strong physique, which is another significant boost.
“We’re familiar with Niamh after her season in Italy, which she said helped develop her game because of the level of tactical detail in Serie A. We’re really pleased to have been able to add her to our group.”
