Women’s Super League: Birmingham City sign Man Utd’s Millie Turner

Birmingham City have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Millie Turner for an undisclosed six-figure fee as they prepare to return to the Women’s Super League.

Turner is the first signing this summer for City, who won the WSL 2 title last season to end a five-year absence from the top flight.

The 30-year-old made 189 appearances across eight years for United, helping them rise from Women’s Super League 2 and become one of the leading teams in the division.

She has represented England twice and has now agreed a three-year deal with Amy Merricks’ ambitious promoted side.

“This is where I want to be,” Turner said. “It’s an exciting project and I think there’s no ceiling to what we can achieve here.”

Turner came through the ranks at Manchester United before joining Everton and then spending four years at Bristol City.

Upon her return to the north west in 2018, she established herself as a crucial member of the United side, with only Ella Toone making more appearances for the club.

United director of women’s football Matt Johnson said: “Millie’s contribution to Manchester United Women has been immense. She has a vital role in everything we have achieved throughout the last eight years.

“Her impact at our club will continue long after she has departed with her unique character having played a key role in shaping the culture of our group.”

Merricks said: “She’s someone who brings a lot of experience and quality at the highest level, but just as importantly she’s a brilliant character and a real leader.

“We know the standards she’ll set every day will have a really positive impact on this group.”