Watford complete signing of full-back León

Watford have completed the signing of Dominican international full-back Lucía León ahead of the new season.

The Golden Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening.

The player returns to the English game after spending the last two-and-a-half years playing in Spain. The defender spent a short spell at Madrid CFF before joining Real Betis.

León has been a regular in the Real Betis side. She has made 47 appearances for the Spanish club in the finetwork Liga F in the last two seasons while she has scored three goals. The player is now returning to England with newly-promoted Watford.

It has been a busy 24 hours for Watford manager Damon Lathrope. In addition to sealing a deal for full-back León, Lathrope has also brought in Watford-born defender Abbie Lafayette. The youngster has joined The Golden Girls from FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division club Ipswich Town.

Watford have now signed eight players in the summer transfer window. As well as León, the Hertfordshire club have also signed Harley Bennett, Coral-Jade Haines, Michelle Agyemang, Katie Reid, Laila Herbert, Olivia Clark and Lafayette. Watford now look to be nearing completion of their summer recruitment.