Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce the signing of Natasha Fenton from Blackburn Rovers Women, penning a professional contract.
Fenton was at her previous club, Blackburn Rovers, since she was 13 years old and as captain last season, the 24-year-old brings a wealth of leadership and Championship experience to Wearside.
On signing for the Lasses, Fenton said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be here. I feel like it’s a great Club to be at, seeing how fantastic the facilities are, and I know football is massive here in the North East so I’m super excited to be here and I can’t wait to get going. I felt like this summer was a time for a change and a new challenge for me, Sunderland came calling and that’s what I wanted to do.”
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay said: “Tash was a high priority for us to bring to Sunderland. She is a very experienced central midfielder who will bring a vast amount of quality to our team. Her leadership qualities will also add value to our high-performance environment, and she will be a great role model for the youngsters at the club.