Tuesday 18 November 2014 08:24, UK
Manchester City Women have signed England defender Lucy Bronze, the 23-year-old leaving current FA Super League champions Liverpool Ladies after two-title winning seasons with the Reds.
Bronze, a right-back who has represented England Women at every level from under-17s, said she was keen to make the move to Manchester as the club looked to build on their debut season in the top flight.
"It's a new journey for me and I'm really looking forward to the start of the season,” she told City's official website.
"The way City are growing, the ambitions they have and what they want to do with the team is unbelievable. In the women's game, it's unheard of really so it was hard to turn them down.
"Building on last year is what they want to do now and I'm part of that. I just can't wait to get started."
The addition of Bronze to the line-up will be a boost for City, with the 23-year-old capable of playing across the defence and into midfield. She brings with her a wealth of top-flight domestic, international and Champions League experience, and was awarded the PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year award in April
Manchester City manager Nick Cushing said Bronze was the type of profile player the club wanted.
"We’re delighted to sign Lucy because of her previous experience in the WSL and her international experience,” he said.
"She meets the profile of player we want at this club and has an exceptional mind set and mentality.
"Her strengths and style of play mean she’s a great fit for us and the way we want to play football."
