Chelsea star joins Spurs women on loan | OneFootball

Tottenham have confirmed that Maika Hamano has joined Tottenham on loan for the remainder of the season from Chelsea.

The Japanese international becomes Spurs’ fourth signing of the window after Signe Gauspet, Hanna Wijk and Matilda Nildén had already joined the club.

Hamano expressed her excitement about the move: “Watching the team this season, I really felt they’ve been playing some great football and I thought if I joined this team,” she said. “I could develop a lot as a player.

“I want to show fans the connection with my team-mates and exciting plays. At the end of the day, football is about winning and I’ll do my best to contribute to the team’s success.”

Spurs head coach Martin Ho was also very pleased about the forward’s move to Spurs.

““We are pleased to welcome Maika to Tottenham Hotspur,” he said. “Maika is a technically gifted and intelligent attacking player who brings creativity, movement and composure in the final third. She has experience at the highest level and will add quality and depth to our attacking options.

“This is a good opportunity for Maika to continue her development in a demanding environment, and we are looking forward to working with her for the remainder of the season.”