Aston Villa strengthen frontline with signing of Brazilian worldwide
Aston Villa have added to their frontline choices as soon as extra this summer time with the arrival of Brazilian worldwide Gabi Nunes.
The foward has penned a two-year cope with the membership, with the choice of an additional yr, in a transfer that sees her depart Spanish aspect Levante after one yr.
The 27-year-old, who turned skilled with Centro Olimpico in 2014, has had spells with Brazilian membership Corinthians and Madrid CFF.
Not solely does Nunes have intensive expertise taking part in in leagues internationally, however she’s additionally represented her nation a complete of twenty-two occasions, taking part in a pivotal position in serving to Brazil win a silver medal at the newest Paris 2024 Olympics.
New Villa supervisor Robert de Pauw has been busy this summer time, making a number of additions to his squad masking all positions throughout the pitch in an effort to enhance upon their seventh-spot end final season.
Talking about Nunes’ expertise and what she will carry to the workforce, de Pauw mentioned: “I first noticed Gabi just a few years in the past; she is a technically gifted plater who is aware of how one can discover the objective.
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“Gabi is a participant who is aware of how one can play in tight areas in addition to arriving into the field and getting on the tip of the crosses. She will be able to play in a number of attacking positions and can contribute in the direction of our continued growth.”
Nunes will work intently up entrance with new recruit Katie Robinson, who made the transfer from WSL rivals Brighton, the place she scored ten targets final season.
Elsewhere, the membership have made a number of additions to their midfield, with the arrival of Miri Taylor, Jill Baijings and Missy Bo Kearns.
