Birmingham City have signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre. The Women's Super League 2 champions are understood to have paid just over £100,000 for the 19-year-old striker, who had a year left on her Le Havre contract. Effa Effa progressed through Le Havre's academy, made her senior debut for the club at 15 and helped it win promotion back to the French top flight in her breakthrough season, before signing her first professional contract in December 2022.
"I am very happy to be joining Birmingham City - such a historic club - and experience the Women's Super League," Effa Effa said. "From my very first conversations with the club, I was won over by the project. I sensed a genuine desire to build something strong, with great ambition. I can't wait to start this new adventure."
Effa Effa won the Women's Under-17 European title with France in 2023 and reached the Under-19 European final two years later, scoring 17 goals in 28 appearances across the country's youth age groups. "Chancelle is a player we've been tracking for some time and we're delighted to bring her to Birmingham City," said manager Amy Merricks. "She's an exciting young forward with huge potential, who has already gained valuable experience in the French top flight and has consistently performed for France at youth international level. We're looking forward to helping her continue her development and seeing the impact she can make in a Blues shirt."