Alanna Kennedy: Manchester City Women sign Australia defender

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Alanna Kennedy (left) scored Australia's first goal in their 4-3 win over Great Britain in the quarter-finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Manchester City have signed Australia defender Alanna Kennedy on a two-year deal.

The 26-year-old spent last season in the Women's Super League at Tottenham.

She was part of the Matildas team that knocked Great Britain out in the quarter-finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before losing to Sweden in the semi-finals.

"I'm super excited - it's an amazing club, and I'm just honoured to be a part of it," she told the club website., external

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