Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed that the club’s women team have signed Dutch international defender, Kerstin Casparij.
Man City disclosed this in a statement via its website.
The statement read, “Manchester City Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Kerstin Casparij.
“The 21-year-old makes the switch to the Academy Stadium after two seasons playing her football with Eredivisie outfit FC Twente.”
Speaking about her move, Casparij told the club’s website: “I’m overjoyed –I have no words to describe how happy I am to be a Manchester City player and I can’t wait to play for this beautiful club.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal have announced the signing of American goalkeeper, Kaylan Marckese.
Marckese joined Arsenal Women’s team on a permanent move from HB Koge.
In a statement via Arsenal’s website, the English club said, “We are delighted to confirm the signing of 24-year-old American goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese on a permanent deal from HB Koge.
“Born on 22 April 1998, Kaylan spent the last two seasons in Denmark with HB Koge, making a total of 43 appearances and helping the team to successive Danish league titles in 2020/21 and 2021/22.
“I don’t think it’s really settled in yet, but it’s like a dream come true,” said Marckese after completing her move to Arsenal.