England forward Beth Mead has described her move to Manchester City as a “no-brainer” after signing a three-year contract with the Women’s Super League champions. The 31-year-old joined City on a free transfer following her departure from Arsenal at the end of last season, where she spent nine years.
Perfect Fit for Playing Style
Mead, who has scored 40 goals in 81 appearances for England and leads the WSL’s all-time assist charts with 54 contributions, believes City’s style of play suits her perfectly. “I’m very proud to be here. City had an amazing season last year and I am excited to start a new chapter here,” she said. “The way City plays suits me really well, and I feel like it can get something extra out of my game. Speaking to the manager [Andrée Jeglertz], I [thought] it was a place where I can really fit in, help and bring a different dynamic to the team, so it was a no-brainer for me.”
First Summer Signing for City
Mead becomes Manchester City’s first signing of the summer transfer window. The club’s director of football, Therese Sjögran, expressed delight at the acquisition. “Beth’s achievements in the game speak for themselves, so we’re delighted to bring her to the club. She’s shown what it takes to consistently perform on the kind of big stages we want to regularly be competing at, so she’ll be a brilliant addition to our already impressive squad of players,” Sjögran said.
Further Reinforcements Expected
Mead will not be the only England international arriving at Manchester City this summer. The club has agreed a £500,000 deal to sign Niamh Charles from Chelsea, with the transfer expected to be completed this month. Meanwhile, Spain left-back Leila Ouahabi is set to leave City at the end of the month when her contract expires.
