Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Demi Lambourne.
Joining on a two-year contract, the goalkeeper becomes our first signing of the summer following her departure from Leicester City.
Lambourne has vast experience of playing in both the Barclays Women’s Super League and the Barclays Women’s Championship, helping Leicester City gain promotion to the top flight in 2021, winning the Players’ Player of the Season the following campaign.
The 28-year-old signed for Crystal Palace on loan last season, keeping seven league clean sheets as the Eagles sealed the top spot in the league.
On signing for the Club, Lambourne said: “I had a visit with Mel and Steph and they sold it to me. Coming to visit the club and the facilities was fantastic so it was a no-brainer. With the togetherness not just in the building but with the fans as well, I wanted to be a part of it and I can’t wait to get started.”
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay said: “Demi is a fantastic goalkeeper and joins us as a league winner. As a former WSL goalkeeper, she has a wealth of experience which will add critical value to our team. She is a commanding goalkeeper, a great shot stopper and with her excellent distribution skiIls, I believe Demi will prove vital as we continue to evolve our tactics and style of play.”