Charlton Athletic sign defender Lobato | OneFootball

Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of defender Lucia Lobato.

The Addicks announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.

Lobato moves to South East London after helping French club Olympique de Marseille to the Seconde Ligue title last season. OM beat RC Lens to the silverware courtesy of their superior head-to-head record.

The defender has also turned out for Irish club Galway and Portuguese side Racing Power FC in the senior game to date. As part of her development, Lobato spent a period in the United States combining football with her studies at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She featured for the ULM Warhawks in her time Stateside.

The player is now ready to test herself at the next level in the English professional game with Charlton Athletic.

After signing for The Addicks, Lobato said “I would say the WSL2 will be the strongest league I’ve played in, so I’m excited for that step up. Marseille was a techy and powerful environment, so that was a great experience.

“I want to stay consistent week in and week out, get game time and hopefully help the club achieve its collective goals.”

Lobato is Charlton Athletic’s first signing of the summer transfer window.