Women's Super League

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Chelsea have signed Germany youth international Mara Alber from TSG Hoffenheim on a four-year deal.

The versatile forward will join the Women's Super League champions on 1 July.

The 19-year-old established herself as a regular for Hoffenheim after making her Bundesliga debut in 2022 - but missed most of last season through injury.

She made 32 appearances in the German top flight, scoring seven goals after breaking into the first team at the age of 16.

"I feel proud to have signed for Chelsea. It is a special moment for me because it is such a big club," said Alber.

"I am really happy to have this opportunity."

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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has promised there is "much more to come" after signing a contract extension which will keep her at Chelsea until summer 2027.

The 28-year-old Sweden international has helped the Blues win six trophies in three seasons since arriving in London from BK Hacken in August 2022, chalking up more than 100 appearances along the way.

A key member of Chelsea's unbeaten domestic treble-winning squad during the 2024-25 season, she featured in 21 of their 22 Women's Super League matches, scoring five goals.

"I am delighted to extend my time here because I really do love this place. Since the first day I stepped into this club, it has felt like home," Rytting Kaneryd said.

"I am someone who is always striving to improve and I know there is much more to come from me in the future."

Paul Green, Chelsea's head of women's football, added: "Johanna has played an important part in our success since joining the club ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

"She has been among our highest appearance makers [and] we are looking forward to seeing Johanna continue to progress with us in the forthcoming years."

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter

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Former England international Rachel Daly has signed a new two-year contract with Aston Villa.

The 33-year-old has scored 59 goals in more than 80 appearances for the club, captaining the side on several occasions.

She scored 22 goals in the 2022-23 campaign, winning the Golden Boot and equalling Vivianne Miedema's record for the most goals scored in a single Women's Super League season.

She was also named the WSL Player of the Season for her goalscoring heroics as Villa finished a club record fifth in the table.

Daly retired from international football in April 2024, after starting every game in England's Euro 2022 success and helping them reach the 2023 Women's World Cup final.

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Tottenham striker Martha Thomas has signed a new contract with the club until 2028.

The Scotland international has made 53 appearances for Spurs in all competitions since joining from Manchester United in September 2023.

The 28-year-old has scored 11 goals for the club, including seven in the Women's Super League.

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London City Lionesses have been fined £15,000 for approaching a Southampton player without the club's permission.

The player was contacted on social media and asked for the details of her agent.

A statement from the FA read: "It was alleged that London City Lionesses approached a player with a view to inducing them to leave Southampton without written prior permission of the club."

The club admitted the charge and did not ask for a personal hearing.