Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of goalkeeper Lydia Williams on a contract until summer 2024, subject to international clearance.
The 34-year-old has joined from Paris Saint-Germain, having also previously played at Arsenal, Melbourne City, OL Reign and Pitea.
Head coach Jen Scheuer commented:
“She brings a huge amount of experience to the team, having played over 100 times for Australia and has a good understanding of the WSL from her time with Arsenal.
"Hopefully, we will see some of her wonderful saves!
“Well done to everyone involved in making sure that Lydia is a Brighton player, we’re delighted to have her.
“Now we have three good goalkeepers, the competition will be a lot stronger and that’s good for the team. I am sure Lydia will have a big impact.”
Lydia has played for eight teams across four continents including England, Sweden, Australia and America.
At club level, she has won four A-League titles with Melbourne City and Canberra United, finished second in the WSL table with Arsenal in the 2021/22 season.
She was also a runner-up in the Trophee des Championnes Feminin with PSG earlier this season.
At international level Williams has been a key figure for Australia having competed in two World Cups and three Asian Cups. She won her 100th cap for the Matildas last June.
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