Isabella Foletta is destined for an Italian berth, in a move she deemed a "dream come true", joining a growing list of player departures for Canberra United.
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The 21-year-old joined United last season from Perth Glory, following two seasons with the Western Australian side, before it was announced on Monday she was headed for Italian outfit Società Sportiva Lazio.
She will join the roster in the country's Serie A competition to face sides such as A.C Milan and Juventus FC.
On social media, Foletta said the move to the European club was a dream come true.
"Can't wait to get started at Lazio," she said.
It's hoped the defender can help sure up Lazio's defensive line, as the side has conceded 11 goals in its opening three matches
Foletta joins a growing list of former Canberra players to have flown the United coop with Demi Koulizakis signing with Perth Glory, and New Zealand international Paige Satchell, alongside Clare Hunt, Jessika Nash and Bianca Galic joining Sydney outfits.
United has revealed five of its signings so far for the upcoming W-League season, due to get underway in mid-November. Twenty-two-year-old W-League veteran Grace Maher was the latest announcement, joining Michelle Heyman, Emma Ilijoski, Laura Hughes and Allira Toby.
Isobel Cootes
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
