TOLUCA, Mexico — In a new chapter of her illustrious career, Eugénie Le Sommer, France’s top goal scorer, is set to don the jersey of Mexican club Toluca. The move reunites her with ex-Lyon coach Patrice Lair, under whom she delivered memorable performances during her stint at the French club.
After dedicating 15 seasons to Lyon, Le Sommer decided to move on in May. Despite her impressive track record, including 94 goals across 200 appearances for France, she wasn’t included in the national lineup for the Women’s European Championship. This decision left fans and Le Sommer herself heartbroken, as evidenced by her choice to share a broken heart emoji on Instagram.
The city of Toluca, located in the vicinity of Mexico City, has announced that she will be representing the club in the upcoming Liga MX Apertura season. This season promises to be an exciting one, with Le Sommer potentially forming a dynamic duo with her former French and Lyon teammate, Amandine Henry, who has been with Toluca since last year as a skilled defensive midfielder.
Le Sommer, at 36, continues to demonstrate her passion for the sport and commitment to her career, poised to bring her experience and goal-scoring prowess to the Mexican league. Fans anticipate that her expertise will significantly bolster Toluca’s prospects in the coming season.