04 January 2020

Norway goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand signs for Brighton & Hove Albion

Norwegian goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand has signed for Women's Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion on an 18-month deal.

The 23-year-old has joined from Norwegian club LSK Kvinner, where she has won four consecutive Toppserien titles.

On her signing she said: "There were many reasons why I signed here. I’ve heard so many nice things about the club, the city and the development of women’s football in England. I really wanted to be a part of that.

Cecilie Fiskerstrand is delighted with her new contract (Brighton and Hove Albion: Paul Hazlewood)

"It’s a club with a great structure, brilliant facilities, and the girls are a great bunch of people," she continued.

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Hope Powell added: "We are delighted to welcome Cecilie to the club, and she is someone with proven experience of playing at the highest level.

"She is a player that we’ve monitored for quite some time, and we are very much looking forward to working with her in the months ahead."

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