Matildas winger Hayley Raso has officially signed for Manchester City for the upcoming Barclays FAWSL season.
The 26-year-old signs with City after spending the last 18 months with Everton and off the back of the Matildas' record fourth-place finish at Tokyo 2020.
Raso said in a statement: "It feels amazing – I’m just so excited to be here at this huge club.
“Having played in the WSL last season, I really liked the league – it’s very tough and competitive and being able to come to a team like City who are up there fighting for all the trophies and playing in the Champions League, it’s an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.
“Personally, I feel like I can fit in well with the team’s style of play – when I met with Gareth [Taylor], he spoke so highly of the club and squad as a whole, and I knew that it was definitely the place I wanted to be.”
Manchester City finished second in the FAWSL last season, finishing two points behind Chelsea. Their 2021/22 FAWSL season begins on 4 September with a clash against Raso's old side Everton.
Manchester City Head Coach Gareth Taylor added: “We’re delighted to add Hayley to our already talented squad here at City.
“She has proven her ability and versatility in the FAWSL over the last couple of seasons with Everton and also brings lots of international experience to the table.
“She impressed during the recent Olympic Games too and we’re really looking forward to working with her over the next few years.”
Managing Director Gavin Makel concluded: “We're thrilled to welcome Hayley to the club, who is a fantastic acquisition to the team.
“She is a highly experienced international player who is full of tenacity and ambition whilst demonstrating the values of what this team is about."
