Julie Blakstad has joined Tottenham Hotspur following the expiration of her contract at Hammarby IF.
The 24-year-old Norway international will wear the number 41 shirt.
In quotes circulated to the media, Blakstad said: “This is such a great club, I’m so excited to start.
“This is a club with ambitions, I know both the players and staff have high ambitions, which I really like. They focus on development, which is really important for me, and I’ve always said I want to play against the best players as often as I can. I can’t wait to meet everyone in the team.”
Tottenham head coach Martin Ho said: “Julie is a modern, dynamic full-back who brings a real attacking edge to her game. She combines pace, technical quality and game intelligence with the ability to consistently impact the game in the final third, while still delivering the defensive intensity and discipline required at the highest level. Julie’s bravery in possession, timing of her forward runs and quality of decision-making mean she will regularly influence decisive moments in advanced areas.
“She was a clear priority for us, and despite strong competition from a number of top clubs in England and across Europe, Julie chose Tottenham Hotspur as the best environment to continue her development. That decision reflects her ambition, belief in our project, and the clarity of our vision.
“We are delighted to welcome a player of her quality, mentality and potential to the club.”
Blakstad’s signing for Tottenham follows the loan move of Chelsea’s Maika Hamano, which was announced on Sunday.
Julie Blakstad: her career so far
Blakstad has played for Ottestad IL and FL Fart in her native Norway before switching to Sweden to join Rosengard, where she scored 17 goals in 35 league games across two full seasons.
She joined Manchester City in January 2022, playing 13 times for them that season as she helped them to win the League Cup. She then switched to BK Hacken on loan in March 2023, joining Hammarby IF permanently in January 2024. Last season she scored 15 goals and assisted six in 26 games.
Internationally, she made her senior debut for Norway in October 2020 against Wales – a match that sealed her country’s place at the 2022 Women’s Euros, a tournament where she scored their first goal. She also featured at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and so far has 31 caps for her country, scoring three goals.