Brighton Women have completed the signing of Vicky Losada from Roma.
Losada, who captained Barcelona to their maiden Champions League title in 2020-21, returns to the Women’s Super League for the third time following spells at Arsenal and Manchester City.
The 32-year-old midfielder has signed a long-term deal with the club. The move is subject to a successful visa application and necessary regulatory processes.
Head coach Melissa Phillips said: “We are very happy to welcome Vicky to Brighton and Hove Albion. She’ll bring an abundance of experience to the team both on and off the pitch in the new season ahead.
“She’s achieved much success in her career and that will help drive the winning mentality within our squad. We are certain that her knowledge of the game will add to the identity that we are continuing to build as a group.”
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Losada is Brighton’s second Champions League-winning signing of the summer following the arrival of Pauline Bremer, who joined from Wolfsburg in June.
Losada came through the academy at Barcelona and had three separate spells at her childhood club, culminating with a historic treble in 2020-21.
She spent two seasons at Arsenal between 2015 and 2016 where she won the FA Cup and League…
