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Liverpool Ladies sign Holland captain Mandy van den Berg from Lillestrom

Mandy van den Berg
Mandy van den Berg, pictured at the 2015 World Cup, has joined Liverpool Ladies. Photograph: Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Liverpool Ladies have signed the Holland captain Mandy van den Berg from Lillestrom SK.

The 25-year-old defender, who led her country at the World Cup in Canada, is the club’s third signing this week, following deals for Sweden’s Emma Lundh and Scotland’s Caroline Weir.

Van den Berg told the club’s website: “Once I heard of Liverpool Ladies’ interest there was only one place I wanted to move to. It is a massive club with real ambitions for the 2016 season and I cannot wait to get started.”

Scott Rogers said: “I am delighted to have signed Mandy who I believe will be a key player for us this season. Mandy has proven what a top class defender she is and I am looking forward to working alongside her.

“Having watched her performances in the World Cup, I have no doubt that she will be a big signing for us.”

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