# Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aston-villa-sign-defender-harviken-from-juventus/
- Published: 2026-07-17T10:00:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T03:15:08+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c98v152z33ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Sport, World

## Key points

- Aston Villa sign Norway defender Mathilde Harviken from Juventus
- Harviken arrives with Italian title-winning and Champions League experience
- The 24-year-old has 44 international caps

## Summary

Aston Villa have signed Norway defender Mathilde Harviken from Juventus, strengthening their squad ahead of the Women’s Super League season. The 24-year-old brings international and Champions League experience, and Villa believe her development and versatility can make an immediate impact.

Harviken made almost 50 appearances for Juventus after joining in January 2025, helping the club win Serie A and the Coppa Italia in 2024-25, plus the inaugural Serie A Women’s Cup in 2025. She has 44 Norway caps, made her senior debut in 2022, and was included in the country’s squads for the 2023 Women’s World Cup and Euro 2025.

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