London City Lionesses Sign Experienced Defender Elena Linari For Upcoming Women's Super League Season

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Elena Linari has joined the London City Lionesses, bringing her wealth of experience to the team as they prepare for their inaugural Women's Super League season. Linari arrives from Roma, where she played for four years. The club has not disclosed the duration of her contract. During her time at Roma, she made 77 appearances and scored seven goals, five of which were in league matches.

Linari's career in Italy includes stints with Brescia, Fiorentina, and Roma. She has won the Serie A title five times and lifted the Coppa Italia on six occasions. Her achievements highlight her significant contribution to Italian women's football.

On the international stage, Linari represented Italy at Euro 2025. She played a crucial role in helping her team reach the semi-finals before they were narrowly defeated by England 2-1 in extra time. Linari has earned 115 caps for Italy and holds the record for the most major tournament appearances with 19 caps.

Her outstanding performances at Euro 2025 earned her a spot in UEFA's Team of the Tournament. She was the only Italian player to receive this honour during the competition held in Switzerland.

The London City Lionesses expressed their excitement about signing Linari through a tweet:

Linari shared her enthusiasm about joining the club on their website: "Everything is so amazing here, everyone is so welcoming, and everything is so professional," she said. "I'm very happy to be here at another great club. I was pushing hard to have this chance, and I'm so happy that London City gave me this opportunity."

This move marks an exciting chapter for both Linari and the London City Lionesses as they aim to make an impact in their first Women's Super League season.