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Rachel Williams Returns Home to Leicester City
16 Jan
Summary
- Rachel Williams signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Leicester City.
- The 38-year-old forward began her senior career at Leicester in 2004.
- Williams brings experience from winning two FA Cups and 13 England caps.
Leicester City has announced the signing of experienced forward Rachel Williams, who joins from Manchester United on a deal lasting eighteen months, with an option for a further year. This marks a significant return for the 38-year-old, who started her professional football journey at Leicester back in 2004.
Throughout her extensive career, Williams has achieved notable success, including two FA Cup titles and 13 appearances for the England national team. She also had the honor of representing Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games. Her previous clubs include Chelsea and Tottenham, and she previously won the WSL Golden Boot in 2011.
Williams expressed her excitement about returning to her hometown club, stating she feels she still has much to contribute. Manchester United manager Marc Skinner praised Williams as an icon, acknowledging her crucial 'super-sub' role during her four years at the club, where she scored 21 goals in 90 appearances.
