Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Walti: I missed being valued as a footballer
Swiss captain Lia Walti opens up on the 'extreme' differences after leaving Juventus for Brighton.
Dario Walti
player
Player
Lia Walti
Position
Midfielder
From
Juventus
To
Brighton
Fee
Undisclosed
What happened. Lia Walti said she missed the feeling of being valued as a footballer at Juventus and craved a return to the WSL, joining Brighton last month.
- Walti helped Arsenal win four major trophies in seven years.
- She moved to Italy last summer but found professionalism differences 'extreme'.
- She noted a lack of fan culture in Italy compared to England.
“I missed the feeling of being valued as a footballer, feeling like we're getting the full support we needed.”
— Lia Walti
Walti's comments highlight the WSL's high standards and her relief at returning to England.
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