Delphine Cascarino's arrival at London City is big news given she brings a wealth of Champions League experience and international pedigree. Cascarino is an example of the latter. London City have been pursuing Cascarino for several months, initially in the summer, before deciding to wait until January when a clause in her San Diego contract allowed her to return to Europe on a free deal following a mutual termination of her contract in the United States.
Delphine Cascarino's arrival at London City is big news given she brings a wealth of Champions League experience and international pedigree.
Last summer, the club spent fruitfully, bringing in 16 players in one transfer window as they tried to build a squad to compete in the WSL.
It was done at such a pace that this month needed a change in approach - to trim the squad and be more strategic in the way they recruited.
They have been searching for the best young players for the future, mixed with experienced stars with a history of winning that can improve the team now. Cascarino is an example of the latter.
She is well known to the Kynisca company running London City with her former club Lyon also under their ownership.
London City have been pursuing Cascarino for several months, initially in the summer, before deciding to wait until January when a clause in her San Diego contract allowed her to return to Europe on a free deal following a mutual termination of her contract in the United States.
Discussions with some players London City hope to sign in the summer are taking place but they may still add one or two in this window.
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