1. FC Nürnberg has signed defender Leia Varley from Brisbane Roar. This is her first time playing for a club outside Australia.
1. FC Nürnberg added Leia Varley to the team just before the transfer window closed. The 24-year-old defender comes from Brisbane Roar in Australia. This move gives her her first chance to play abroad.
The club needed a new defender after Oliwia Woś left. Varley had a contract with Brisbane Roar until 2027. So, 1. FC Nürnberg paid a transfer fee to get her.
Varley is a tall defender at 1.84 meters. She played well in Australia's top league, the A-League. She made 39 appearances there, with 29 for Brisbane Roar. She became a regular starter in September 2024.
Osman Cankaya heads the women's football at the club. He said Varley was on their list for a while. They like her speed, strength, and how she reads the game.
Cankaya noted that deals like this take a lot of work and happen fast. The club is happy to have her for the Bundesliga.
Varley sees this as a big step in her career. She is proud to join a club with a long football history. She wants to learn and grow in Nürnberg.
Varley will join her new teammates soon. She starts a new part of her football life.
