'I needed to come here' - Dutch defender Smit joins City

Glasgow City have signed Dutch defender Kimberley Smit from Eredivisie side Excelsior Rotterdam.

The 24-year-old centre-back, who won the Belgian title with Anderlecht in 2023, joins Leanne Ross' side on a deal until summer 2026.

"The club's impact on the Scottish women’s game is something that I find really exciting and it's an honour to be playing here this season," Smit said.

“Leanne and [chief executive] Laura [Montgomery] talked to me and explained the club's background, that the club is just for women and that whole story is very cool.

"Along with the way the club wants to play, I felt like I needed to come here.”

Head coach Ross added: "Kimberley attracted my attention not only due to her defensive attributes but also her impressive skills in possession.

"Her positioning, pace, aerial ability, and determination to regain the ball will add to the strength of our defensive unit, while her confidence to take the ball under pressure will support the team to build out from the back."