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London City Lionesses Sign France Forward Kadidiatou Diani on Three-Year Deal
The BBC reported that London City Lionesses signed France forward Kadidiatou Diani from Lyon for a fee exceeding £500,000. The 31-year-old chose the Women's Super League after three seasons at the French club. She joins a side that finished sixth in its debut WSL campaign.
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The BBC reported that London City Lionesses signed France forward Kadidiatou Diani on a three-year deal for a fee exceeding £500,000. The 31-year-old announced her departure from Lyon on Monday despite one year remaining on her contract. London City had been in advanced discussions with Diani for several weeks.
She chose the Women's Super League despite interest from other European clubs. Diani spent three seasons at Lyon after moving from Paris St-Germain in 2023 and scored 41 goals in 93 appearances. Diani said the move offers an opportunity to discover a new country, city and team.
She described London City as an independent and ambitious club, which is rare in women's football. The forward added that the team aims to win as many matches as possible, qualify for the Champions League and win a trophy. London City finished sixth in their debut WSL campaign.
The club has made six additions in the transfer window, including Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps and Mapi Leon. Diani will be reunited with owner Michele Kang, who also owns Lyon.
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