We are delighted to announce that Nikita Parris has joined us from French Division 1 Féminine side, Olympique Lyonnais.
The 27-year-old striker, who is currently with Team GB and about to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, will join up with the squad in pre-season.
Prior to leaving Manchester City for France, Nikita held the record as the all-time leading scorer in the Women's Super League with 49 goals to her name. She also won the 2016 league title, the 2016 and 2018/19 Women's Super League Cup, as well as the 2016/17 and 2018/19 Women's FA Cup. She was named the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year in 2019, and she was included in The Guardian's list of The 100 Best Female Footballers In The World in 2018 and 2019.