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City seal deal for prolific forward

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GLASGOW City have signed American-born striker Krystyna Freda on loan from Cypriot Champions Apollon Ladies.

The 26-year-old has topped the goal scoring charts in Cyprus for the last three seasons, scoring an unbelievab­le 245 goals in the process.

Freda is also no stranger to finding the back of the net in the UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL), scoring 13 times in the tournament over the past two seasons.

Her impressive record includes netting against Scott Booth's side back in late 2018 when she scored for Somatio Barcelona at Petershill Park in the last 32 of the competitio­n.

Last month the forward was also named to the NCAA Division 1 Big South

Conference Team of the

Decade after excelling during her time at Winthrop University.

Manager Scott Booth said: “Krystyna is a stand out striker. We're all looking forward to having her in our squad for the loan period.

“She is a player we've competed against previously so we all know how dangerous she can be.

“It's great news that this time she'll be playing in Glasgow City's colours.”

On joining City, Freda added: “I am so excited to be joining Glasgow City to help them in the UWCL finals tournament.

“Glasgow is a strong, amazing team that has proven that they are one of the best teams in Europe and I feel honoured to be a part of this next challenge with them.”

Freda becomes the second signing for City in the last few days with full-back Zaneta

Wyne joining from Norwegian side Klepp, while Glasgow pair Sam Kerr and Kirsty Howat have signed pre-contract agreements with Rangers.

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