Sheffield United Women sign defender Abbie Lafayette | OneFootball

Sheffield United have signed 22-year-old attacking full-back Abbie Lafayette from former Championship side Watford.

She had joined the Hornets last summer after a successful spell with Ipswich Town, earning a move up to the Barclays Women’s Championship where she played in 20 games in season 2023-24.

Her dangerous set-pieces brought an assist against the Blades last term, while she scored against London City Lionesses.

Lafayette said: “I’m really excited. It’s been a really smooth transition, I’ve met a couple of the guys already and really settled in, so everything’s been great.

“Last season was a difficult season, but I really think I showed myself the best I could towards the end of the season which really helped me. It’s a season I think I can be proud of and I think there’s a lot I can bring to the team.

Head coach Ash Thompson said: “We are delighted to bring in a player of Abbie’s quality and future potential. She had a great season last year in the Championship and was one of the top performing players in her position.

“She is a great addition to the club and the team and she’ll have a great impact on our way of playing this season.”

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