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Clarke leaves Linfield Women for Aberdeen

Clarke leaves Linfield Women for Aberdeen

BBC News6 days ago
Striker Alex Clarke has departed Linfield Women to sign for Scottish side Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee.Clarke made 22 appearances for the Blues, scoring nine times for the Women's Premiership side.She has signed a one-year-deal with the Dons, where she will link up with Northern Ireland international Kerry Beattie.The 23-year-old previously had a spell with Newry City and also played GAA for Armagh and Crossmaglen."It feels really great to be here," Clarke told Aberdeen's website."Linfield is a great club, I have developed a lot there, but I feel like it is time to move on and continue my progression as a player. "It is great to be given this chance. This is an opportunity I couldn't turn down."
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