Leicester City sign Williams from Man Utd

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Leicester City have signed forward Rachel Williams from Manchester United on a one-and-a-half-year deal, with a club option to extend for a year.

The 38-year-old, who began her senior career at Leicester in 2004, returns to the club having won two FA Cup titles with Birmingham City and United.

During her 16-year career, Williams has earned 13 caps for England and represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games.

She won the WSL Golden Boot in 2011 while at Birmingham City and brings a wealth of experience from time at former clubs including Chelsea and Tottenham.

"I started my career here and I've always said I'd like to come back. Leicester is my hometown," said Williams.

"I feel like I still have a lot to offer the club and the opportunity to come back is something I've been looking forward to doing."

During her four-year stay at United, Williams scored 21 goals in 90 appearances and linked up with former Birmingham City manager Marc Skinner.

She scored in their FA Cup final victory over Tottenham in 2024 and an 88th-minute winner against Brighton in the 2023 semi-finals.

"Rachel is one of the unique footballers, an iconic for our club," said Skinner.

"I got a lot of grief when we brought her in but she has carved out a historic position for herself with the 'Ole Gunnar Solksjaer' super-sub role.

"I can't speak of her highly enough. We wish her the very best for the rest of her career. It was with a heavy heart we allowed her to go but it was the right move."