Saints Women sign second former Sheffield United player

Southampton have signed goalkeeper Fran Stenson from Sheffield United following the transfer of Tara Bourne earlier this week.

An England youth international from U-17 to U-23, the 23-year-old was on the books of Birmingham City, Manchester City and Arsenal, had loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Brighton, before making 25 appearances for Blades over. the last two seasons.

Stenson told southamptonfc.com: “I am very happy to have closed the deal. I feel the club has big ambitions that align with mine and I think it will be a very exciting season.

“I think it will be a very competitive group, we have great goalkeepers and I think we can all learn from each other. They can definitely raise my game and I can raise theirs – that’s a very important part of being able to continue.”

Director of Women’s Football, Marieanne Spacey-Cale added: “We are delighted to welcome Fran to the club and look forward to seeing the strong competition she will add to our goalkeeping group.

“We have an exciting group of goalkeepers now who will push themselves and each other to improve and make a big impact this season.”

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