Highly-talented midfielder from Brighton & Hove Albion joins the Royals on a season-long loan
In an exciting move for Reading FC Women, the club has secured the services of the highly sought-after winger, Lulu Jarvis, on loan from WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion. Jarvis will wear the Royals' colours until the conclusion of the current campaign.
Jarvis's arrival marks a significant addition to the Royals' squad, making her the ninth new signing of the summer transfer window. This signing reflects Reading's commitment to strengthening their team as we aim to build on an already impressive start to the new Barclays Women’s Championship campaign.
The 20-year-old English midfielder honed her skills in Brighton’s academy, beginning her journey with the Under-16s.
She made her first senior debut for Albion in the Women’s Super League against Tottenham Hotspur in October 2022. Just a few months later, Jarvis's dedication was rewarded with her first professional contract in January. During the same month, she made another appearance from the bench, contributing to Albion's 8-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and these performances garnered the attention from the footballing world.
Known for her versatility and flair, Lulu Jarvis is often deployed on the wing, providing her side with creativity, explosive pace, and a dynamic presence in the final third.
Speaking about the new addition, Liam Gilbert expressed his excitement, saying, “She’s an exceptionally talented individual with enormous potential. Her style of play brings excitement to the pitch, and I'm confident that our fans will thoroughly enjoy watching her in the Royals' blue and white.
"With her raw talent, we believe this is the perfect environment for her to develop and shine. We'll provide her with all the support she needs to thrive while integrating her into our club's philosophy, which we've been building since our arrival."
The entire Reading FC Women's community extends a warm welcome to Lulu Jarvis, eagerly anticipating her contributions to the team's success in the forthcoming season.