Tottenham finalize Scotland striker Hanson move from Aston Villa in 2026

Tottenham have completed the signing of Scotland forward Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

Player transfer details Tottenham have secured the services of Scotland international forward Kirsty Hanson by signing her from Aston Villa. The deal involved an undisclosed transfer fee. Hanson featured prominently in the Women's Super League last season, scoring 12 goals across 22 appearances. ## Season achievements and honors Only Manchester City's Khadija Shaw and Arsenal's Alessia Russo outscored Hanson during last season's Women's Super League campaign. She was named Aston Villa's player of the year and also claimed the WSL Football goal of the season award for her goal against West Ham. This departure represents a significant loss for Villa as the summer transfer window approaches. ## Hanson's reaction to the move Hanson expressed her excitement about joining Tottenham, stating, "I'm absolutely delighted. It’s an exciting time to be a part of this club." She emphasized her readiness for new challenges and her daily commitment to improvement. She added that the club, its manager Martin Ho, and the players are at an exciting stage, which motivated her decision to join. ## Club and international background The 28-year-old forward had one year remaining on her contract at Aston Villa when the transfer was completed. She has scored six goals in 48 appearances for Scotland. This move reunites Hanson with Spurs manager Martin Ho, whom she previously worked with during his time as assistant coach at Manchester United. ## Manager's perspective on signing Martin Ho commented on Kirsty Hanson's qualities, saying, "I know Kirsty well from working with her previously and I know the qualities she brings both as a player and as a person." He highlighted her extensive league experience, international contributions, and her drive to continually enhance her performance. He expressed delight at her choice to join Tottenham Hotspur and his excitement to collaborate with her again. ## Tottenham's recent progress Tottenham concluded the 2025-26 season in fifth place under Ho's leadership in his first campaign as manager. The club has demonstrated ambition during the current transfer window. They are focused on building a competitive squad to further develop under Ho's guidance. ## Additional coverage details New episodes of Women's Football Weekly podcast are released every Tuesday on BBC Sounds. Additional interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond are available on the Women's Football Weekly feed. The latest WSL news can be found on the dedicated page for in-depth updates.