Alisha Lehmann pens emotional goodbye as Juventus team-mate she tipped to become 'one of the best in the world' moves to NWSL side Washington Spirit

Alisha Lehmann posted a goodbye to Juventus team-mate Sofia Cantore after she completed a transfer to NWSL club Washington Spirit.

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• Lehman posts goodbye to Cantore
• Italian will move to USA
• Signed three-year deal with Washington Spirit

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Juventus star Lehmann took to social media to wish departing teammate Cantore all the best after her transfer to NWSL side Washington Spirit was confirmed. The 25-year-old has signed a contract which will run until 2028 and will become the first Italian player ever to feature in the NWSL.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Cantore leaves Juve after scoring 38 goals in 128 appearances for the Italian giants, who she joined all the way back in 2017. She most recently helped the Bianconere win a domestic double, scoring in the Coppa Italia final against Roma.

• WHAT LEHMANN SAID

  Posting on her Instagram stories, Lehmann wrote: "So proud of you, keep shining ✨

  "Will miss you so much ❤️ @sofiacantoree"

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Lehmann previously claimed Cantore could become one the world's best players, saying back in April: "She will become one of the best in the world one day. But she doesn't trust herself, but she, in the head: Wake up, wake up wake up."