West Ham United Women have landed the marquee signing of England forward Ebony Salmon on a two-year deal – and it's a massive coup for Rita Guarino's side! The 25-year-old attacker has made the switch from Aston Villa, where she concluded her contract at the end of the recent Women's Super League season. This is a statement of intent from the Hammers, who are keen to rise up the table after finishing third from bottom last term.
Salmon brings a wealth of experience to the East London club, having earned four caps for the England national team and made 75 first-team appearances at Aston Villa, where she progressed through their academy ranks. But that's not all – her CV is packed with top-flight action in the US with Racing Louisville and Houston Dash, as well as spells at Manchester United, a loan stint at Sheffield United, and time with Bristol City.
On joining West Ham, Salmon said: "I'm really excited to join West Ham United and begin this next chapter of my career. After chatting with Rita and others at the club, I knew it was the right fit for me. I'm looking forward to meeting all the team-mates and fans, and helping the Hammers push on in this season."
This is the seventh new face to join West Ham's squad this summer, underlining manager Rita Guarino's determination to strengthen her side. With Salmon's goal-scoring ability and experience at the highest level set to be key assets for the Hammers, it's clear they're determined to challenge the top teams in the Women's Super League and avoid a relegation battle.
With this signing, West Ham are sending out a strong message – they're here to stay and will fight tooth and nail to improve their league position. As Salmon settles into her new surroundings, expect big things from the England forward who'll be leading the line for the Hammers in the months ahead!