London City Lionesses are set to complete the signing of left-back Poppy Pattinson on a free transfer from Brighton and Hove Albion.
It was announced in May that Pattinson, 25, would be departing Brighton when her contract expires this summer.
The former England youth international had offers from elsewhere in the Women’s Super League, including from Everton, but has opted to join the newly-promoted London City ahead of their debut season in the top flight.
London City won promotion to the WSL on the final day of the 2024-25 campaign following a summer of significant investment under the ownership of Michele Kang.
U.S. business woman Kang completed the takeover of London City in February 2024, with Sweden international Kosovare Asllani and forward Izzy Goodwin, the Championship’s top scorer from the 2023-24 campaign, among their statement signings last summer.
They have already completed the addition of former Arsenal midfielder Danielle van de Donk following the expiration of her Lyon contract this summer as they prepare for their first season in the top flight.
Pattinson made 18 WSL appearances for Brighton last term as the club finished fifth.
She joined Brighton from Everton in 2022, having previously had spells at Bristol City, Manchester City and Sunderland.
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