Kyah Simon joins Tottenham

Kyah Simon has become the latest Matilda to join the FAWSL in England, signing with Tottenham for the 2021/22 season. 

Simon's deal will see her remain at Tottenham until 2023, joining from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. 

Simon made eight appearance and scored two goals for PSV, and was part of the squad that won the Women's KNVB Cup.

Women's KNVB Cup
Kyah Simon with the Women's KNVB Cup

Simon, 30, will wear the number 17 shirt for Tottenham. 

“I’m really excited to join Spurs, an incredible, historic club that is known around the world," Simon told tottenhamhotspur.com

"Playing in the WSL has always been a dream of mine and I’m so happy to be joining such a big club. It’s a fantastic opportunity and a good challenge for me.

"The club is making strides on and off the pitch and I’m looking forward to meeting the team and helping them achieve success next season.”

Spurs Head Coach Rehanne Skinner said: “I’m delighted to have Kyah at the club, she is a player with phenomenal experience both as an international player and also from having played in some of the best leagues in the world.

"Kyah is a hard working and tenacious player that has a proven ability to create and score goals in key moments of big games, this gives an idea of the type of experience, resilience and character she brings.

"Her recent performances and impact in games for Australia at the Olympics have been excellent and we can’t wait to welcome her to the Spurs family on her return from Tokyo."

The 2021/22 FAWSL season begins in early September, with Spurs' first test coming against Birmingham City on 5 September.