Aluko has been working with Villa on signings and helping the team prepare for the WSLEni Aluko, the Aston Villa sporting director, is understood to be joining the new Los Angeles-based franchise Angel City. Aluko, 34, has been at Aston Villa for 16 months, overseeing a number of new signings as the team transformed into a professional outfit in their first season in the Women’s Super League, securing survival in the division last weekend, three points clear of Bristol City. SponsoredSources have suggested to The Times that her next move will be to Angel City, a club that is viewed as one of the most exciting developments in the women’s game. A number of high-profile owners have backed the club, including the film stars Natalie Portman and Eva Longoria as well as the former US star Mia Hamm.

Source: The Times May 14, 2021 08:26 UTC