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Bournemouth has announced the signing of midfielder Kyra Robertson from Ipswich Town.
The 23-year-old joins the Cherries after the expiry of her contract with the Tractor Girls. She made four WSL2 appearances and scored one goal to help Town finish ninth.
What drew Robertson to Bournemouth?
Robertson was impressed by the club's direction and vision. She told afcb.co.uk: "I'm really excited. I have had my chats with Helen and Bruce and I think the direction the club is going in is really exciting."
What can Robertson bring to the team?
Bruce Suraci, the Cherries' head of women's football, said: "Kyra is another great addition for us as we continue to build a committed and competitive squad for next season. She brings a high level of mobility to the central midfield position, as well as an aggressiveness to press and compete."
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th in Premier League, 57 pts, 13W-18D-7L from 38 games |
| Recent form | DDWWD |
| Goals this season | 58 scored, 54 conceded (+4 goal difference) |
| Title race | 28 points behind leaders Arsenal |
| Last result | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24) |
What's next for Bournemouth?
The signing of Robertson follows yesterday's announcement of the arrival of Issy Watts, with the pair joining the ten retained players from last season. As of 26 Jun 2026, Bournemouth is gearing up for the new season, and the addition of Robertson is expected to strengthen their squad.
