London City Lionesses Sign Kadidiatou Diani

Record Transfer for the Pride

London City Lionesses have finalised the capture of OL Lyonnes forward Kadidiatou Diani on a three‑year contract. The news arrived via an official club press release that was shared with WSL Full-Time this morning. The fee moving Diani to the English club remains undisclosed, leaving the exact financial details under wraps.

Diani’s French Career Profile

The 31‑year‑old striker boasts a résumé that reads like a French domestic honour roll. She has played at the highest level for Paris FC, Paris Saint‑Germain and OL Lyonnes, clinching every major trophy in the French game. Her time in Ligue 1 underscores her status as one of the top forwards in the country.

International Experience

On the world stage Diani has earned 126 caps for France, netting 26 goals in the process. Those figures place her among the most consistent French attackers of the modern era. The international exposure adds depth to the London City Lionesses’ attack as they look to compete on the continental stage.

First Impressions from Diani

“I’m really happy to have signed here. It is an opportunity for me to discover a new country, a new city, a new team, and I can’t wait to start this next chapter.” Diani added that meeting her new teammates excites her and that the training facilities already look promising. “It’s an independent club and very ambitious. It’s something which is quite rare in women’s football and something I believe in a lot,” she said. Those words reveal her appreciation for the club’s unique structure and its forward‑thinking ethos.

Summer Window Fallout

Diani becomes the sixth acquisition for London City Lionesses in the current transfer period. The signings signal a clear ambition to climb the WSL table and challenge for silverware. Fans can expect a blend of experience and youthful energy as the club moves forward.