England defender Ella Morris has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham.
The 23-year-old joined Tottenham from Southampton in 2024, but has not featured since suffering an ACL injury at the end of last season.
However, her performances pre-injury were enough for Tottenham to reward her with a new deal.
What Ella Morris said about her new Tottenham contract
Speaking to Tottenham’s official website, Morris said she was “excited” by the growth of the Spurs team.
She said: “I’m very excited. It’s an amazing club to be a part of. Just seeing the growth of the team from last season to this season, how Martin (Ho) has come in and given the girls a sense of belief.
“It’s an exciting time to be a part of it, where we’re pushing in the league now. It’s definitely a club with ambition, and a club I want to be a part of.”
Head coach Ho described Morris as “one of the most exciting young full-backs” in England.
He said: “We are absolutely delighted that she has committed her future to Tottenham Hotspur.
“To earn a Lionesses call-up at such a young age says everything about her quality, and the way she has attacked her ACL recovery shows the mentality we value so highly here.”
Morris’ Tottenham career so far
In her first season at Tottenham, Morris made 13 appearances in all competitions before she suffered her ACL injury.
Morris suffered the injury during training with England, ruling her out of the Euro 2025 championship, where the Lionesses emerged victorious.
Morris had been called up from the Under-23s squad for the first time for the Nations League games against Portugal and Spain, before Euro 2025.
The injury suffered in May was the second ACL injury Morris has sustained during her career. She previously suffered the injury at the age of 17 while playing for Southampton.
Tottenham’s busy January window
The new contract for Morris comes at a time when Tottenham have been busy during the January transfer window.
Tottenham have signed five players, with Signe Gaupset their first addition, in a deal that was announced in November.
Spurs have since signed Hannah Wijk and Matilda Nilden from BK Hacken, Julie Blakstad from Hammarby and Maika Hamano on loan from Chelsea.
The signings are a big boost for Tottenham who are currently in the race for the Champions League spots.
Spurs sit fourth in the standings, level on points with Arsenal who are in the third and final Champions League qualification spot.