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Ilestedt: "I'm really excited to be here"

We announced our first signing of the summer transfer window on Tuesday as we welcomed Amanda Ilestedt to the club.

The Swedish central defender has a wealth of experience at the top flight of European football having spent the last two seasons at Paris Saint-German, and the previous three at Bayern Munich, but now she's ready for a new challenge in the Barclays Women's Super League.

"It feels very good to be here! I’m really excited about this move," said Amanda after completing her move. "I think it’s a great club, [there are] great players – you’ve had good seasons behind you and I’m really excited to be a part of the team.