Charlton Athletic Women are delighted to confirm Vyan Sampson has signed a professional contract with the club.
The Jamaican international becomes Karen Hills’ fourth confirmed summer signing following the announcements of Eartha Cumings, Rachel Newborough and Elisha Sulola.
The 25-year-old joined the Addicks in January and impressed during the second half of last season.
Sampson came through the academy at Charlton and is pleased to have signed a professional contract with the Addicks. Sampson said: “I’m really happy and really excited, especially off the back of last season. I’m just really happy to get started now.”
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The defender has previous professional experience at clubs including West Ham and fellow Championship side London City Lionesses.
Karen Hills said: “Vyan featured regularly for us towards the end of last season and really cemented her place in the team. With experience playing professionally, Vyan is a superb signing for us and I’m looking forward to the season ahead.”
Owner Thomas Sandgaard said: “I’m really pleased we’ve been able to sign Vyan. She added a lot to the team when she joined the club last season, so it was important we were able to bring her back to be a part of this exciting new era.”
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