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Manchester City sign Alanna Kennedy

Manchester City Football Club is delighted to announce
the signing of Australian international Alanna Kennedy on
a two-year deal.
The Campbelltown-born defender makes the switch
to the Academy Stadium after a season on the books of
fellow Barclays FA Women's Super League side Tottenham
Hotspur, initially on loan before signing a permanent deal
in January.
A versatile figure who is also capable of playing in
midfield, the 26-year-old has spent the majority of her
career so far in her native Australia with the likes of
Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory alongside
stints in America with Western New York Flash and
Orlando Pride. She also enjoyed a season on loan at fellow
CFG club Melbourne City in the W-League.
A seasoned international for her homeland too, having made her debut for the Matildas in
2012 against New Zealand, she is fast approaching a century of caps and has featured for them in
several tournaments including the last two FIFA Women's World Cups.
Kennedy has also been a part of Australia's women's football teams at the 2016 and 2020
Olympic Games, recently helping them to a fourth place finish in Tokyo.
The Australian has now put pen to paper on a two-year contract with City that will see her
remain at the Academy Stadium until the summer of 2023, with her wearing the No.33 shirt for the
coming campaign.
Speaking about her move, she said: "I'm super excited - it's an amazing Club, and I'm just
honoured to be a part of it.
"Obviously Manchester City as a whole is amazing and they're known across the globe, but
also I think just the style of football that's played here will suit me personally.
"I want to help the team any way that I can, but what attracted me to it mostly is just the
brand of football that they play here as it's incredible to watch."
Head Coach Gareth Taylor added: "Alanna is a player of top experience, both abroad and in
the FAWSL.
"She's also versatile and is capable of playing in a number of positions, so we're really pleased
to have been able to add someone of her ilk and quality to the talented squad we already have.
"With her personality, we feel like she'll fit right in with our ethos here at City and we're very
much looking forward to working with her over the coming seasons."
Arabella joins the Blues

Arabella Suttie has signed for Birmingham City on an agreement until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Suttie has completed a successful trial period in pre-season, with the positive impression
made during this time earning her the chance to represent Scott Booth’s side in the upcoming
campaign.
Her involvement at Blues will run concurrently with her studies at the University of
Birmingham, where Suttie is undertaking a Chemistry degree that includes a Masters programme.
A star within grassroots football in her native Hampshire, Suttie won two league titles and
two county cups with Warsash Wasps before going on to repeat such success with Southampton
Girls.
Spotted by Chelsea in 2016, the 18-year-old spent five years playing for the Academy of the
reigning FA WSL champions. Based at Cobham, she helped Chelsea win the WSL Academy league
title on two occasions along with progression into the latter stages of the FA Youth Cup twice.
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