Veteran forward Rachel Williams has joined Manchester United on a free transfer.
FAWSL Full-Time were informed of the deal via an official club press release from Manchester United this afternoon. Williams has signed a two-year contract with The Red Devils.
The 34-year-old was most-recently on the books of Tottenham Hotspur where she spent two seasons. Williams scored four goals in 34 Barclays Women’s Super League appearances for The Lilywhites. Williams has worked previously with Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner when the pair were together at former club Birmingham City.
After completing her move to Manchester United, Williams said “I’m very pleased to join this fantastic club. It’s a big opportunity that’s been handed to me and I’m looking forward to getting started.
“United have a good squad and I’m excited to work with these girls for the coming season. I’ll bring my experience of this league to the group, together with my 100% work rate and desire to win every game – I can guarantee that.”
Williams becomes Manchester United boss Skinner’s second signing of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have also acquired the services of former West Ham United attacker Adriana Leon, a player who won a Gold Medal with Canada at last summer’s Olympic Games.