Tottenham Hotspur Women have been talking a big game lately — promising a busy January window, continued recruitement, hires and investment, and announcing a three year plan to reach the Champions League. While us fans were nervously awaiting January to see if the club would finally put their money where their mouths were, Spurs were already busy tying up the club-record signing of Norwegian wonderkid Signe Gaupset. Gaupset will reportedly join on a long-term contract starting January 1, 2026 for a fee of £378,000.
Gaupset is an attacking midfielder with plenty of skill on the ball (would you like a 7 minute compilation? Of course you would). She’s been tearing up the Norwegian league and impressing in Champions League cameos for a while now, most recently putting up 15 goals and 14 assists in the 2024/25 season. She burst onto the international scene during the 2025 Euros with the first two goals in Norway’s 4-3 comeback win against Iceland. Gaupset has naturally attracted a lot of interest, but she’s chosen come to Spurs thanks to her previous working relationship with head coach Martin Ho at Brann.
“When I have spoken to people at the Club, the project and everything around it, it just seems really good. This is a good place for me to be a better footballer, to develop more and be as good as possible,” Gaupset said upon her signing. “I know Martin as a coach and I know what to expect. We worked really well together. He demands a lot, but I like that, I think he can get even more out of me.”
Personally, I really hope so! Spurs have looked a rejuvenated side under Martin Ho this year but have lacked quality in front of the goal. Signe Gaupset’s brand of attacking energy will provide much-needed depth and variety.
“Signe offers genuine invention in possession, explosiveness in duels and a top-level ability to shift momentum in 1v1 moments,” said Martin Ho. “She has the intelligence to connect the game, the athleticism to drive forward with purpose, and the mentality to influence the standards around her. These are qualities that align fully with the identity we’re building and the demands of our style.”
I already can’t wait to see Olivia Holdt and Signe Gaupset play together. Throw in a cheeky bid for Trinity Rodman (shhhh, let me be delusional) and hey, that’s a team I’d wake up at 4:55 AM to watch cook. With the WSL constantly improving on all levels, it’s crucial to keep moving. Signing Signe is a perfect start to what will hopefully continue to be a busy winter🤞.