Manchester City Women
Manchester City Women have signed Lottie Day, a 16-year-old student from Ripon Grammar School, on a two-year contract. Lottie has already earned call-ups to represent England at under-16 and under-17 levels.
What happened?
Lottie Day has joined Manchester City Women's under-21 team, relocating to the area to combine her A-level studies and football career.
She has developed her skills with Sheffield United Women's side, featuring for both the first-team and the under-21's, and captaining their under-16's side.
Why it matters for Manchester City Women
This signing is a significant move for Manchester City Women, who are currently leading the FA WSL with 55 points from 22 games, and 4 points clear of Arsenal W.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 1st in FA WSL |
| Goals this season | 62 scored, 19 conceded |
| Lead at the top | 4 points clear of Arsenal W |
What comes next?
Lottie's goal is to play professionally in the Women's Super League, and this move brings her one step closer to achieving that goal. Her father, Kevin, praised Ripon Grammar School for their support and flexibility around Lottie's schedule. He also thanked everyone at Sheffield United who helped her development, including academy manager James Morley. Lottie's focus remains on her journey, with her father adding that it's a long football ladder, but hopefully a step nearer.
