Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the signing of Germany international forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham United.
The 24-year-old will join the club when the summer transfer window opens next month.
Martinez spent her first full Women's Super League campaign with West Ham after moving from Eintracht Frankfurt in July 2024.
She previously played eight years at Frankfurt, making over 100 appearances, and had a loan spell at SC Freiburg.
“I’m delighted to be a Spurs player.
This is the perfect next step for my career and also for me to improve as a player,” Martinez said.
The forward scored 10 goals in 12 league appearances in the second half of the 2024/25 season and added six goals across all competitions in 2025/26.
Her performances earned her a senior international debut for Germany against Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League final in November 2025.
“The Club has a really good squad and a good idea of how they want to play – that's why I'm so happy to be here,” she added.
Head Coach Praises Martinez’s Quality
Tottenham head coach Martin Ho expressed delight at securing Martinez despite strong competition.
“Shekiera is a player we have admired for some time, so we are delighted she has chosen to come to Tottenham Hotspur, especially with the level of significant interest there was in her,” Ho said.
Ho highlighted her consecutive WSL Player of the Month awards in March and April 2025.
“That shows not only the quality she already has, but also the belief across the game in what she can become,” he noted.
He also praised her tactical versatility, including a bicycle-kick Goal of the Month winner against Manchester United in December 2025.
“She is a forward with real presence, intelligent movement and a strong instinct in the box.
She can stretch teams, link play and give us a real threat across the front line,” Ho said.
Martinez will officially register with the squad when the transfer window opens.
“Shekiera has the talent, the ambition and the mentality to become an important player for Spurs, and we are really excited to work with her as part of the future we are building here,” Ho added.
