English club Manchester City has announced the signing of Brazil international Kerolin Nicoli in the ongoing winter transfer window.
The 25-year-old forward joins from National Women’s Soccer League club North Carolina Courage, after signing a deal which will keep her at the Joie Stadium until the summer of 2028.
The Brazilian international has 45 national team caps to her name and joins City following a hugely successful spell in the US.
She was named the first-ever South American NWSL Most Valuable Player in 2023, after helping North Carolina Courage to the Challenge Cup triumph.
Kerolin Nicoli will wear the number 14 shirt and becomes City’s third January signing following the arrival of Rebecca Knaak and Aemu Oyama.
She’s available for selection in Wednesday’s League Cup clash against Manchester United.
Speaking about the move, she said: “I’m so excited to be here. I think there were a lot of reasons why I chose City and one of those was to play in the Champions League.
“I think the players [in the WSL] are really technical and the team is compact. I want to be better, to learn different things, to come here to be challenged and also play against the defenders who will play in the next World Cup in Brazil in 2027.
“I’m really excited to be part of the team. I have so much confidence, but I know I need to keep working hard to be great here.
“There will be some differences between here and where I’ve played before, but I’m really excited.”
Manchester City Women Director of Football Therese Sjogran added: “Kerolin comes to Manchester City with a wealth of experience under her belt at just 25 – as a fully-fledged international, an Olympian, and MVP – with a real desire and hunger to take her game to the next level.
“Kerolin is creative, quick, and will add even more firepower to our forward line.
“We have a shared ambition to be the best not only in England but also in Europe, and we are delighted to have been able to bring her to Manchester.”
Kerolin targets glory at Manchester City
“I want to try to become the best player in the world.”
It’s some statement of intent from City’s newest recruit, but one that should be greeted with tremendous excitement by anyone of a Blue persuasion.
Because despite being just 25, Kerolin’s already been there and done it at both club and international level.
The forward is already nearing 50 appearances for Brazil despite her age after making her debut as an 18-year-old against England in 2018.
Kerolin won silver medal with Brazil at the 2024 Olympic Games Women's Football competition in Paris, France.
