Aston Villa sign Denmark striker Amalie Vangsgaard from Juventus
Short overview
Aston Villa Women have signed Denmark striker Amalie Vangsgaard from Juventus for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old, who has scored 14 goals in 46 appearances for Denmark, expressed excitement about joining the Women's Super League.
Aston Villa Women have completed the signing of Denmark international striker Amalie Vangsgaard from Juventus for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Tuesday.
Player's reaction
Vangsgaard, 29, said she is "very happy and very excited for this new adventure" as she prepares to play in the Women's Super League (WSL). "I'm really excited and I think it's a very strong league. I'm very excited to get into the football world of England," she told the club's media.
The forward also praised Villa's commitment to the women's team: "I see that the club is really valuing the women's team and the facilities are really good and I can't wait to work here in pre-season and get started."
Playing style and career
Describing her style of play, Vangsgaard said: "I'm a very forward attacking player. I like to run deep and I like to create chances and score, creating value for the team."
During her time at Juventus, Vangsgaard scored 11 goals in 62 appearances in Serie A. She made her senior debut for Denmark in 2022 and has since earned 46 caps, scoring 14 goals.
Transfer context
The transfer adds attacking depth to Aston Villa's squad as they prepare for the upcoming WSL season. Vangsgaard is expected to join her new teammates for pre-season training in the coming weeks.
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