Newcastle sign Wales defender Joel

Defender Lois Joel made her Wales debut in February 2024

Wales defender Lois Joel has joined Newcastle United Women after her contract with London City Lionesses expired.

The 25-year-old represented England at under-17 and under-19 level but switched her allegiance to Wales, making her senior international debut off the bench as Wales beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Dublin in February.

Joel said: "It's a really exciting time to join this club. I met Becky [manager Langley] and the girls who were all so lovely and I felt like I could fit in here straight away.

"It's a big club and one that's on the up with the women's team. The girls have done really well to get promoted from tier three into the Championship and I hope just to bring a bit more experience in this league because it will bring a few different challenges.

"I can play in a couple of different positions as well, so it's good to be able to give Becky some options."