SOLENT Suns international Louise Gamman is off to further her career in Italy.

The power forward, who won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal with England in Melbourne earlier this year, has signed professional forms for Vicenza.

Gamman has made huge strides forward since moving down two years ago from Nottingham Trent University.

She impressed with her performances for Great Britain over the summer.

Talking of her Italian move, she said: "It is an amazing opportunity for me to improve and play at a professional level.

"I want to become the best player I can and I hope that playing at Vincenza can help me to achieve this."

Solent's head coach Michael Ball added: "We are all delighted for Louise. We are not able to offer her the same opportunity Vincenza can.

"Until there is a Hampshire basketball facility where players can train on a daily basis in a professional environment, we will continue to help our players realise their dreams - which sometimes means they need to leave the club."

Gamman added: "I was apprehensive about leaving everyone and leaving England. This was a big step to take but I am glad I have taken it."