By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa Women are delighted to announce the signing of Northern Ireland international Simone Magill on a two-year contract, subject to FA approval.

Magill, 27, joins the club ahead of the 2022/23 campaign having been at Everton since 2013.

The forward arrives with plenty of experience, having been capped over 60 times by Northern Ireland.

Magill has plenty of domestic experience in England’s top flight and is Carla Ward’s first summer signing.

Manager Ward said: “Simone is someone we have tried to bring in during the last two transfer windows, so to get it over the line is something I’m delighted with."

"She’s a front-footed player with an eye for goal and someone I feel will fit in brilliantly to what we’re trying to do.”

Welcome to Aston Villa, Simone!