WSL: Aston Villa sign French defender Océane Deslandes
Aston Villa have added another star player to their squad ahead of the 25/26 WSL season. Deslandes is the fifth player Aston Villa have signed so far during the summer transfer window.
The 24-year-old defender joins the club following the expiration of her contract with Montpellier, having played for the French side since 2022. A successful youth international for France, Deslandes began her career at Stade de Reims, rising through the ranks before making the move to one of France's top-flight sides.
Known for her composure, athleticism, and ability on the ball, Deslandes brings both experience and energy to Villa's back line.
Director of Women's Football Marisa Ewers expressed her excitement over the new addition: 'Océane has played very consistently in France and has gained a lot of minutes in recent seasons. She has impressed us with her energy and quality on the ball, and we hope we can aid her further development here at Aston Villa.'
Deslandes becomes the latest addition to the squad as Villa continue to strengthen ahead of the upcoming season. They finished sixth in the Women's Super League table last season with 25 points, three adrift of Brighton and Hove Albion, and ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.
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