Transfer: Toni Payne joins Everton Ladies
Everton Ladies have completed the signing of Super Falcons star, Toni Payne.
Payne linked up with the Toffees on a free transfer after severing ties with Spanish Iberdrola side, Sevilla.
Everton manager, Brian Sorensen is delighted with Toni Payne’s arrival at the club.
Sorensen explained that the winger’s versatility endeared her to the club.
“I’m extremely happy to bring Toni to the Club,” the 44-year-old told the club’s official website.
“She is exactly the type of player we need. I’m 100-per-cent confident Toni can fit right into our team and into this league because she has a wealth of experience from Spain but also for the Nigeria national team.
“She can play multiple positions and is an intelligent player who is really fast. A player without any injury history, too, so we are confident she will be a big success for us.
The 29-year-old is Brian Sorensen’s first summer signing.
“I’m super excited to be an Everton player,” Payne told Evertontv.
“It’s been my dream to play in the UK and in such a strong league like the WSL.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to play at a club like Everton with so much history in football.
“Now was the right moment for me to look for another challenge to push myself.
“It’s going to be different and new, and I’m really happy about my decision.”
Payne spent six years at Sevilla and has been capped 21 times by Nigeria.
She is in the Nigeria’s Super Falcons squad for the 2024 Olympic Games.
