Sunderland have signed Republic of Ireland international winger Izzy Atkinson on a one-year deal, with the club holding an option for a further year.
She has 24 caps for her country and after spells with Shelbourne, Celtic and West Ham, helped Palace win promotion to the WSL.
Atkinson told safc.co.uk: “I’m absolutely delighted to join Sunderland. The conversations with Mel have been really positive. She made me feel wanted from the start and talked about the ambitions here, which really stood out. There’s a strong group and a clear vision – I want to be part of that. This feels like a fresh start for me, and I’m ready to hit the ground running.”
Head coach Mel Reay added: “We’re very pleased Izzy has joined us for the upcoming season. Another player with international experience, she adds more quality to our front line as a winger. Izzy has experience of gaining promotion from this league, which is vital for what we want to achieve, and we’re delighted to have her.”
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