theglobalsun – Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus to strengthen their defensive options. The 24-year-old defender joins the Women’s Super League club after an 18-month spell in Italy. Harviken made almost 50 appearances for Juventus after arriving in January 2025. She also gained experience in the Women’s Champions League during her time with the club.
Harviken enjoyed considerable success with Juventus during the 2024-25 season. She helped the Italian side win the Serie A title and Coppa Italia. She was also part of the Juventus squad that won the inaugural Serie A Women’s Cup in 2025.
Her move to Juventus followed several seasons in Norwegian football. Harviken began her career with FL Fart before continuing at Roa IL. She joined Rosenborg in 2022 and subsequently made more than 80 appearances for the club.
Her time at Rosenborg provided a strong foundation for her development before moving abroad. She then joined Juventus and experienced a higher level of domestic and European competition. Her appearances in the Women’s Champions League added further experience to her growing career.
Harviken also established herself within Norway’s senior national team. She made her senior debut in 2022 after progressing through the country’s youth ranks. Since then, she has remained involved with the national team setup.
The defender was included in Norway’s squad for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. She was also part of the country’s squad for Euro 2025. Those tournament experiences have given Harviken additional exposure to major international competition.
Harviken described her move to Aston Villa as a strong opportunity. She highlighted the club’s history and the quality of its facilities. The Norway international also said the environment provides what she needs to perform and continue developing.
Harviken Brings Juventus Honours and International Experience to Villa
Aston Villa’s director of women’s football Marisa Ewers revealed that the club had tracked Harviken for more than two years. Ewers said Villa had remained impressed by the defender’s development during that period. The club therefore appears to have followed her progress before completing the transfer.
Ewers also highlighted Harviken’s experience despite her age. She said the defender possesses the attributes needed to make an impact at Aston Villa. The club also expects her to continue developing after making the move to England.
Harviken’s recent record supports that assessment. She played almost 50 matches for Juventus after joining in January 2025. Her spell included domestic trophies and appearances in European competition.
Her success with Juventus included the Serie A title and Coppa Italia during the 2024-25 campaign. She also helped the club win the first Serie A Women’s Cup in 2025. Those achievements give her experience of competing for major domestic honours.
Harviken’s career in Norway also provides a significant foundation. She began with FL Fart and Roa IL before joining Rosenborg in 2022. She subsequently made more than 80 appearances for Rosenborg before moving to Italy.
The defender’s international career has developed alongside her club progression. After making her senior Norway debut in 2022, she earned selection for two major tournaments. Her involvement at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and Euro 2025 increased her experience at international level.
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Aston Villa will now hope that background can strengthen their defensive department. Harviken arrives with experience from domestic title races, European competition and international tournaments. She also joins a league known for its competitive standard and demanding schedule.
For Harviken, the transfer represents another step in an increasingly international career. She has progressed from Norwegian football to one of Europe’s major domestic leagues. She now has the opportunity to establish herself in the Women’s Super League.
