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26-07-2025
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WSL: Aston Villa sign French defender Océane Deslandes
Aston Villa have signed Océane Deslandes on a free transfer from Montpellier following the expiry of her contract. Aston Villa have added another star player to their squad ahead of the 25/26 WSL season. Deslandes is the fifth player Aston Villa have signed so far during the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old defender joins the club following the expiration of her contract with Montpellier, having played for the French side since 2022. A successful youth international for France, Deslandes began her career at Stade de Reims, rising through the ranks before making the move to one of France's top-flight sides. Known for her composure, athleticism, and ability on the ball, Deslandes brings both experience and energy to Villa's back line. Director of Women's Football Marisa Ewers expressed her excitement over the new addition: 'Océane has played very consistently in France and has gained a lot of minutes in recent seasons. She has impressed us with her energy and quality on the ball, and we hope we can aid her further development here at Aston Villa.' Deslandes becomes the latest addition to the squad as Villa continue to strengthen ahead of the upcoming season. They finished sixth in the Women's Super League table last season with 25 points, three adrift of Brighton and Hove Albion, and ahead of Liverpool on goal difference. Related articles from Her Football Hub: Lioness Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC with National Lottery Freya Godfrey joins London City Lionesses on permanent deal Aston Villa sign England U23 midfielder Lucia Kendall on free transfer
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08-07-2025
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Lionesses goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck signs for Aston Villa on free transfer after seeing Barcelona contract terminated one year early
Roebuck returns to WSL Joined Villa on a two-year deal Mutually terminated Barcelona contract WHAT HAPPENED? The former Manchester City youth player, who made her professional debut for the Cityzens in 2016, spent eight seasons at the club. In April 2024, Roebuck signed a pre-contract with Liga F giants Barcelona and formally completed the move at the end of the 2023-24 campaign. However, the Lionesses custodian was limited to only two appearances at the Catalan club as she was still recovering from a stroke that she suffered in 2023. THE BIGGER PICTURE THE BIGGER PICTURE The England star has now mutually terminated her Barcelona deal one year early and joined WSL side Aston Villa on a two-year contract. Roebuck's last appearance in club football came for Barca against Levante in a league clash on February 1. Advertisement WHAT HAS BEEN SAID Following the goalkeeper's transfer, Aston Villa's director of women's football, Marisa Ewers, said: "We are delighted that Ellie will be joining our club. She is an exciting addition to the team and is a player with a lot of experience who can help drive our performance levels." WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA? WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA? The Villans, who finished sixth in the 2024-25 WSL campaign, will find out their full full fixture schedule for the upcoming season on July 25.
BBC News
08-07-2025
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Villa sign England keeper Roebuck after Barca exit
Aston Villa have signed England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck from Barcelona on a two-year 25-year-old spent last season with the Liga F champions but reached a mutual decision to terminate her appeared just twice for Barca, making her debut in December last year before a further appearance in moving to Spain, Roebuck made 136 appearances for Manchester City and won seven major titles - the Women's Super League as well as the FA Cup and League Cup on three occasions."We are delighted that Ellie will be joining our club," said Aston Villa's director of women's football Marisa Ewers."She is an exciting addition to the team and is a player with a lot of experience who can help drive our performance levels."Roebuck has 11 England caps but is not part of the squad at Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Head here to get involved
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08-07-2025
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Ellie Roebuck joins Aston Villa after Barcelona exit
Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has joined Women's Super League (WSL) club Aston Villa following her departure from Barcelona. The Spanish side announced on Monday that an agreement had been reached with Roebuck, 25, to end her contract a year early. Advertisement She now joins Villa where she has signed a two-year deal. Director of women's football, Marisa Ewers said: 'We are delighted that Ellie will be joining our club. She is an exciting addition to the team and is a player with a lot of experience who can help drive our performance levels.' Roebuck previously enjoyed a successful spell in English football with Manchester City, winning the WSL title once and the FA Cup three times prior to moving to Spain in the summer of 2024. Her Barca debut in December marked her first competitive appearance since recovering from a stroke. The goalkeeper announced in March 2024 that she had suffered a left occipital infarct but had avoided lasting damage to her brain function and vision. Advertisement Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club. Following her exit she wrote on Instagram: 'My time as a player for this incredible club has come to an end. It's hard to put into words just how special this past year has been, one of the most meaningful of my career, for lots of reasons. 'Wearing this shirt, walking out at the Johan (Cruyff Arena), feeling the support of the fans… it's something I'll carry with me forever.' An 11-time England international, Roebuck was part of the squad that won the European Championship on home soil in 2022 and the group that reached the final of the World Cup a year later. Advertisement This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Aston Villa, Women's Soccer, Women's Euros, Transfer News 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
08-07-2025
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Ellie Roebuck joins Aston Villa after Barcelona exit
Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has joined Women's Super League (WSL) club Aston Villa following her departure from Barcelona. The Spanish side announced on Monday that an agreement had been reached with Roebuck, 25, to end her contract a year early. She now joins Villa where she has signed a two-year deal. Director of women's football, Marisa Ewers said: 'We are delighted that Ellie will be joining our club. She is an exciting addition to the team and is a player with a lot of experience who can help drive our performance levels.' Ellie Roebuck is Aston Villa 😍 — Aston Villa Women (@AVWFCOfficial) July 8, 2025 Roebuck previously enjoyed a successful spell in English football with Manchester City, winning the WSL title once and the FA Cup three times prior to moving to Spain in the summer of 2024. Her Barca debut in December marked her first competitive appearance since recovering from a stroke. The goalkeeper announced in March 2024 that she had suffered a left occipital infarct but had avoided lasting damage to her brain function and vision. Advertisement Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club. Following her exit she wrote on Instagram: 'My time as a player for this incredible club has come to an end. It's hard to put into words just how special this past year has been, one of the most meaningful of my career, for lots of reasons. 'Wearing this shirt, walking out at the Johan (Cruyff Arena), feeling the support of the fans… it's something I'll carry with me forever.' An 11-time England international, Roebuck was part of the squad that won the European Championship on home soil in 2022 and the group that reached the final of the World Cup a year later. ()
