Women's football: Anyomi, London City and the German exodus
Nicole Anyomi has joined Alexia Putellas and other star names in signing for the ambitious English club London City Lionesses. The Germany winger told DW England is a better place to develop her game than back home.
The London City Lionesses, a women's football team that exists for only a decade, have already signed several renowned players for the upcoming season. Notable additions include Spain's two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, Spain's Mapi Leon, England's Euro 2022 goalkeeper Mary Earps, France's Kadidiatou Diani, and Germany's Nicole Anyomi. Anyomi left Eintracht Frankfurt, a Bundesliga club, for England's Women's Super League (WSL) due to her belief in the greater challenge and competitive environment in England.
Several German players have made similar moves, citing the league's superior infrastructure, finances, and coaching staff as reasons for their departure. The Frauen-Bundesliga FBL e.V., similar to the German men's Bundesliga, has been formed to improve the league's marketing and increase revenue. This association will take over league operations next July 1 and aims to provide new opportunities for players, potentially luring them back to Germany.
However, there is a concern that Germany has become complacent in women's football, having dominated the competition in the past. This has led to a decrease in the quality of play and fewer opportunities for players to showcase their skills. Nicole Anyomi, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury, remains optimistic about her new club and hopes that the league's investment will improve the overall standard of play.
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