Tottenham have signed France international defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for an undisclosed fee.
Here’s everything you need to know about Spurs’ newest addition – their sixth big signing of the summer.
1) Alice Sombath is a Record Signing
While the exact figure remains a mystery, it has been confirmed that Alice Sombath’s move to Tottenham is a club-record transfer.
It’s been revealed that Sombath’s transfer has surpassed the previous milestone set by Norway international Signe Gaupset, who joined for around £375,000 last year.
2) She Began Her Career in France
Alice Sombath started at a local club before catching the eye of scouts at Paris FC. She then moved into Paris Saint-Germain’s Academy as a teenager, helping the club win the Championnat National Féminin U19 title in 2019.
She signed her first professional senior contract with Lyon in 2020, aged just 16.
3) She Became a Champions League Winner as a Teenager
Sombath made her senior Lyon debut in the 2021/22 season opener, aged 17. That same season, she became the first player of Thai heritage to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League, as Lyon lifted their eighth European title.
She made more than 100 appearances and won five league titles in total across six seasons at Lyon.
4) Alice Sombath is a Rising Star in the French Team
Sombath made her senior France debut in November 2024 against Nigeria.
She was then selected for Euro 2025, started in France’s group-stage opener against eventual winners England, and went on to feature in every match of France’s run to the quarter-finals, where they lost to Germany.
Alice Sombath has now earned a total of 18 caps for her country, despite being just 22 years old.
5) She’s Known For Her Versatility and Game Intelligence
Alice Sombath can play at both centre-back and right-back, and was successful in both positions during her time at PSG. Former PSG academy teammate Vicki Becho has described her as having a “hyper-tactical approach” to the game.
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