July 15 (Reuters) - London City Lionesses have signed France forward Kadidiatou Diani on a three-year deal from Olympique Lyonnais, the Women's Super League club said on Wednesday, marking their fourth major signing of the summer.
• She is the latest marquee addition to London City Lionesses' squad following the arrivals of goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris St Germain, Barcelona defender Mapi Leon and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas.
• The Lionesses secured promotion to the WSL in 2025 and remain the only fully independent club in the English top flight, operating without affiliation to a men's team.
• The 31-year-old Diani arrives after a successful spell with the French side helping Lyon reach the Women's Champions League final last season.
• Diani began her senior career at Paris FC, where she made 38 appearances across two seasons, before spending six years at Paris St Germain. She remains the club's third-highest scorer of all time with 92 goals.
• A France international, Diani has represented her country at multiple FIFA Women's World Cups and won the Silver Boot at the 2023 tournament.
(Reporting by Paras J. Haji in Bengaluru; Editing by Alison Williams)
