Cameroon international defender Mayi Kith joins Reading | OneFootball

Reading have completed the signing of Cameroon international defender Easther Mayi Kith from Kristianstads DFF.

The Royals announced news of the transfer via an update on their official club website. The player has signed an initial 18-month deal with Reading.

Mayi Kith is Canadian by birth but qualifies to represent Cameroon on the international stage through her parents. She made her international debut for the African nation in 2019 and has made a handful of appearances to date.

At club level. Mayi Kith played college football with the West Virginia Mountaineers before joining Canadian club Quebec Dynamo ARSQ. The player later moved to France where she featured for Montpellier HSC, Metz and Reims before joining latest club Kristianstads DFF last year. Mayi Kith will now be looking forward to testing herself in the English game with Reading.

After securing the services of Mayi Kith, Reading boss Kelly Chambers said “We’re delighted to welcome Easther to the club, who will provide us with another option in defence. She is someone who can hit the ground running straight away for the second half of the season, as well a long term. I’m really looking forward to working with her.”

Mayi Kith will be available for selection once the necessary international clearance has been received.