Birmingham City have signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre.
It is understood the Blues, who won the WSL 2 title last season, paid just over £100,000 for the 19-year-old striker.
She progressed from Le Havre’s academy and made her debut for the senior team at the age of 15.
Effa Effa helped the club secure promotion back to the French top flight in her breakthrough season and signed a professional contract in December 2022.
The striker, who has represented France at every age group from the U16s through to the U23s, had a year remaining on her contract at Le Havre.
“I am very happy to be joining Birmingham City – such a historic club – and experience the Women’s Super League,” said Effa Effa.
“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 helped France lift the Women’s U17s European title in 2023 before reaching the Women’s U19s European final two years later.
In total, she has scored 17 goals in 28 appearances for France’s 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.”