Manchester City Sign Jill Roord on Three-Year Deal
Manchester City have made a club record signing with the acquisition of Dutch midfielder Jill Roord from VfL Wolfsburg. The 26-year-old has signed a three-year deal for a fee in excess of £300,000. Roord has been capped 86 times for the Netherlands and was part of the Euro 2017 winning side.
Jill Roord’s Career
Roord began her career at FC Twente in the Netherlands before moving to Arsenal in 2019. She spent two years at the London club before making the move to Germany in 2021. During her time at Wolfsburg, Roord played in the Champions League final last season, which ended in a defeat to Barcelona. In total, she scored 31 goals in 69 appearances for the German side.
Excitement at Manchester City
Speaking about her move to Manchester City, Roord said: “I’ve always thought this was a fantastic club with lots of quality. I’m super excited to start here. I really like the way that they play, and I feel that it suits me perfectly. There’s a lot of quality in the team, and it’s a young side with plenty of potential which is very important to me.”
Roord is looking forward to competing for trophies with Manchester City and believes that anything is possible with the quality of the squad. She will wear the number 20 shirt for the club.
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is delighted to have signed Roord and believes that she will be an important addition to the squad. He said: “Jill is a fantastic player with a lot of experience at the highest level. She has an excellent understanding of the game and will be a great asset for us. We are looking forward to seeing her in action for Manchester City.”
Conclusion
Manchester City have made a club record signing with the acquisition of Dutch midfielder Jill Roord from VfL Wolfsburg. The 26-year-old has signed a three-year deal for a fee in excess of £300,000 and is looking forward to competing for trophies with Manchester City. Manager Pep Guardiola is delighted to have signed Roord and believes that she will be an important addition to the squad. With Roord on board, Manchester City will be looking to build on their recent success and challenge for more trophies in the coming seasons.