Jorelyn Carabali and Sophie Baggaley join Brighton and Hove Albion from Atlético Mineiro and Manchester United, respectively.
The 26-year-old will experience the European football for the first time in her career. The Colombian center-back played in her homeland until earlier this year, when she signed for Atlético Mineiro in the top tier of the Brazilian women’s football. Carabali is a regular in the national team and played in all five games as Colombia reached the quarter-final of the Women’s World Cup.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Sophie Baggaley, subject to necessary regulatory processes. ✍ #BHAFC
— Brighton & Hove Albion Women (@BHAFCWomen) September 14, 2023
On the other side, Sophie Baggaley has plenty of experience with the Women’s Super League, where she made almost 100 appearances. Debuting with Birmingham City, followed by a spell at Bristol City, the English goalkeeper spent the last two season in Manchester, where she was mainly a substitute goalkeeper. In total, she played 10 matches for the Red Devils.
The Seagulls also presented another addition for the goalkeeping department. Nicky Evrard joins the club on a loan from Chelsea. Brighton also recently signed Tatiana Pinto, Maria Thorisdottir, Li Mengwen, Mackenzie Hawkesby, Vicky Losada and Pauline Bremer.