Premier League

Lyon appoint new boss; France star extends contract at West Ham

Joe Montemurro, Tameka Yallop

It’s been a busy week of transfer news for women’s football.

We’ve finally found out who’s going to take over as Lyon’s head coach after Sonia Bompastor moved to Chelsea, and Leicester City revealed what the future of a handful of their players looks like.

Meanwhile, sources told 90min that Keira Walsh is moving closer towards a move to Arsenal from Barcelona, while her teammate Lucy Bronze is attracting interest from the NWSL and PSG ahead of her contract coming to a close this summer.

Elsewhere, England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck confirmed she’s joining Barcelona, and Katie Robinson could be in for a move across the pond after departing Brighton & Hove Albion.

90min is here to get you up to date with all the movers and shakers.

Joe Montemurro, Tameka Yallop

New boss / Daniel Pockett/GettyImages

Australian coach Joe Montemurro has been appointed as the new head coach of Lyon for the next two years.

The 54-year-old will succeed Sonia Bompastor, who confirmed her move to Chelsea last month. 

Montemurro led the Gunners from 2017 to 2021, helping them to become champions of the Women’s Super League and Women’s League Cup. 

He’s spent the last three seasons however, in Turin managing Juventus, sweeping up five trophies with the Serie A Femminile side. 

“I’m extremely honoured to be part of such an exceptional organisation as Olympique Lyonaaid, the world leader in women’s soccer,” he said. 

“When I think of Lyon, I think of high-level professionalism and excellence. Playing against this team has always represented the pinnacle of soccer for me. It has always brought me joy and inspiration.”

Viviane Asseyi extends her stay at West Ham United

Viviane Asseyi extends her stay at West Ham United / Cameron Smith/GettyImages

West Ham United have revealed that forward Viviane Asseyi has put pen to paper on a new deal with the club. 

The 30-year-old has scored seven goals in 26 appearances across all competitions, during her time in east London. 

Asseyi was awarded the 2023/24 goal of the season after Hammers fans voted for her strike against Chelsea in January as their favourite goal. 

The France international has been crucial since her arrival from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022. 

Defender Sophie Howard has signed a new one-year deal

Defender Sophie Howard has signed a new one-year deal / Morgan Harlow/GettyImages

Leicester City Football Club have revealed the departures of six players, alongside two new contract extensions. 

Aimee Palmer, Rent Siemsen, Josie Green, Demi Lambourne, Monique Robinson and Aileen Whelan have now left  the club, following the conclusion of City’s…

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