She Kicks Magazine
·1 July 2024
West Ham Women capture Poland keeper Kinga Szemik
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She Kicks Magazine
·1 July 2024
Kinga Szemik in action for Poland against Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)
West Ham United have signed 27-year-old Poland international goalkeeper Kinga Szemik from French side Stade de Reims on a three-year contract.
Six-foot tall Szemik helped Poland win promotion to UEFA Women’s Nations League A last season, while with her club she kept nine clean sheets in 22 league games.
Szemik told whufc.com: “I’m so happy to be signing for West Ham United. West Ham is one of the biggest clubs in England with a rich history. The WSL is also the best league in the world, which has evolved so much over the years. I think this is the best place for me to progress as a player and evolve as a person as well.
“There’s always room for improvement and that’s what I look forward to most, developing as a player and trying to help the team as much as I can.”
Manager Rehanne Skinner said: “I’m delighted to be bringing Kinga to the club, especially after such an impressive season in France where she kept the most clean sheets in the top division.
“Kinga has a real drive and ambition, with a strong work ethic – all are attributes that I admire in my players. As a goalkeeper, she has shown quality both in and out of possession on a consistent basis, which will complement our playing style. We are really looking forward to working with her.”