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Super Falcons’ Plumptre reveals reason behind Al-Ittihad Ladies move
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has disclosed the rationale behind her decision to join the Saudi club, Al-Ittihad Ladies.
The 25-year-old’s transfer to Al-Ittihad was officially announced on Tuesday.
“Football is for me has always been about connecting with not only more of myself but with the people that I’m surrounded by whether that’s my teammates, staff,” Plumptre told the club’s official website.
“Throughout everything I’ve done in my career so far has always been about representing something bigger than myself.
“Joining Al-Ittihad I feel as if I’m going to have so many opportunities both on and off the pitch to be able to learn about football here.”
Plumptre chose to depart Leicester City at the conclusion of the previous season due to her contract’s expiration.
During her tenure at Leicester City, the Nigerian footballer scored three goals in 62 league appearances.
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