US EditionAfter Success in France, Canadian Defender Vanessa Gilles Joins Bayern Munich
- Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles, aged 29 from Ottawa, has signed with Bayern Munich and will join on July 1, 2025.
- Gilles completed a loan at Lyon from Angel City FC of the NWSL, concluding as Bayern acquired her under a contract through June 30, 2028.
- She made 77 appearances for Lyon, scoring nine goals and helping win the 2022 UEFA Champions League and 2024 French league titles.
- Bayern, three-time defending Bundesliga champions with a 19-1-2 record, view Gilles as a top central defender who fits their club philosophy.
- Gilles, an Olympic gold medallist with 51 caps for Canada, is expected to strengthen Bayern's defense in domestic and European competitions.
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After success in France, Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich
MUNICH - Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles, who spent the last three seasons with France's Lyon on loan from Angel City FC of the NWSL, has been sold to Bayern
Canada’s Vanessa Gilles Joins Bayern Munich After Stellar Run in France
Canadian centre back Vanessa Gilles will officially join Bayern Munich on July 1, following the conclusion of her loan from Angel City FC to Lyon, the German club confirmed. Her contract will run through June 2028. The 29-year-old Ottawa native, widely regarded as one of the world’s top defenders, has been a consistent performer for both club and country. Gilles ...
Vanessa Gilles transferred to Bayern Munich, her time with Angel City officially concluded
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