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

Source: BBC January 16, 2026 10:57 UTC