Roebuck returns to WSL with Aston Villa after Barcelona exit

Ellie Roebuck has returned to the Girls’s Tremendous League with Aston Villa following her departure from Barcelona.

Roebuck, who left Manchester Metropolis for the Liga F champions final yr, has signed a two-year take care of Villa.

The 25-year-old made simply two appearances for Barcelona earlier than the 2 events agreed to terminate her contract on Monday.

Earlier than making the transfer to Spain, Roebuck loved a profitable eight years with Metropolis, profitable seven main honours which included three FA Cup triumphs.

She made 136 appearances for the Residents throughout all competitions, 90 of which got here within the WSL, preserving 42 clear sheets in these matches.

In the course of the 2019-20 season, Roebuck received her first Golden Glove after preserving 10 shutouts in 16 outings.

She additionally had an 84.8% save share, one of the best within the division of goalkeepers to play over three matches within the competitors.

We’re delighted to announce the signing of Ellie Roebuck

— Aston Villa Girls (@AVWFCOfficial) July 8, 2025

“We’re delighted that Ellie will likely be becoming a member of our membership,” mentioned Villa’s director of ladies’s soccer, Marisa Ewers.

“She is an thrilling addition to the group and is a participant with loads of expertise who may also help drive our efficiency ranges.”

Roebuck joins a Villa facet who completed sixth within the WSL final season, 19 factors adrift of Manchester United in third.

Solely Crystal Palace (66) conceded extra objectives than Villa (44, degree with Tottenham Hotspur) within the prime flight in 2024-25.