Tottenham Hotspur has secured the signing of Kirsty Hanson, the Scotland forward, from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee. The move marks a significant addition to Spurs' squad as they look to build on a strong campaign.

Last season in the Women's Super League, Hanson made a notable impact, netting 12 goals in 22 matches. Only Khadija Shaw from Manchester City and Alessia Russo of Arsenal outscored her, highlighting her offensive prowess. Her exceptional performance earned her the title of Villa's player of the year, and she also won the WSL Football's goal of the season award for her stunning strike against West Ham.

Hanson expressed her excitement about the move, stating, "I'm absolutely delighted. It’s an exciting time to be a part of this club. I'm ready for a new challenge and I always want to be better every single day."

The 28-year-old forward, who had a year left on her contract at Aston Villa, reunites with Spurs manager Martin Ho, with whom she previously worked at Manchester United. Ho praised her experience and commitment:

She has strong experience in the league, international experience with Scotland and a clear hunger to keep pushing her game forward.

Tottenham Hotspur finished fifth in the league last season under Ho's leadership, and this signing reflects their ambition to enhance the squad further as they prepare for the upcoming season.