Former Everton striker Toni Duggan signs for Barcelona

Former Everton striker completes transfer to Barcelona

Toni Duggan leaves Manchester City after three years to move to the Camp Nou

Former Everton Ladies star Toni Duggan has completed a dream transfer to Barcelona.

The 25-year-old began her career with Everton in 2007, scoring 17 goals for the Toffees in 40 appearances and winning the FA Women's Premier League Cup in 2008 and the FA Cup in 2010.

Duggan moved to Manchester City in 2014, where she scored 19 goals in 44 games and helped the club win the WSL title in 2016.

The forward signs a two year deal with Barcelona, becoming the first English player to move to the Camp Nou since Gary Lineker left Everton in 1986.



She said: “FC Barcelona are known all over the world for playing attractive football and I naturally wanted to be part of that. I think my style of play will suit the team and I’m honoured to be part of the club.

"My new coach Fran Sanchez has told me that their ambition is to win the Women’s Champions League and the club have made that very clear with their signings over the years. I want to help my team mates to achieve that ambition.

"I’ve had a lot of success in England and I’ve really enjoyed my time with Manchester City but I wanted to challenge myself even further by playing abroad.

"Barcelona are one of the world’s biggest clubs and I’ve totally bought into their philosophy. I’m also looking forward to learning Spanish and living in the city."

Liv Echo