Defensive Reinforcements Arrive

Although the summer transfer window officially closed on 3rd September, that didn’t stop Charlton announcing the signings of defenders Hawa Cissoko and Leighanne Robe.

29 year old Cissoko joins on a season long loan from Italian side Parma. She is a French International having been capped 9 times as well as playing for them at various youth levels. Hawa brings more WSL experience to the squad having previously played for West Ham.

32 year old Robe has penned a 1 year deal from Mexican side Pumas UNAM. As with Cissoko, Leighanne brings with her WSL experience having spent 6 years at Liverpool.

Both signings will add valuable depth to the squad as Karen Hills puts the finishing touches to her squad ahead of rhe WSL season opener at home to Liverpool.

Looking forward to seeing both Hawa & Leighanne on the pitch very soon.

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