Manchester City has made their first signing of the transfer window and brought Jade Rose in.
The versatile defender has signed a four-year contract with the Women's Super League club, member of Harvard University and will officially become a member of the club on July 1.
Rose has made 28 performances for Canada since she made her senior debut in the She believed Cup in 2021 at the age of 18 -.
During her time in the collegial system of the United States, she won back-to-back Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Awards and was also named Canada Soccer Young Player of the Year in 2023.
We are pleased to announce the signing of the international defender of Canada Jade Rose, subject to international approval and a work visa
– Women van Manchester City (@mancitywomen) June 18, 2025
“I am so incredibly excited [to join City]So proud of how far I got, and I just can't wait to get started, “she said the media channels of the club.
“I think the history of the club, the fans, the playing style, the city, everything [attracted me to City].
“I'm just super excited to start. I am ready to win the Champions League, to win every trophy there is. I think heaven is the limit for this team, and I can't wait to grow and go with it.”
Gotham FC is said to be one of a number of NWSL teams interested in Rose, with the local rivals of the city of Manchester United also among those who have shown interest.
City finished fourth in the WSL last term among interim head coach Nick Cushing, after Gareth Taylor left the mid-season. They still have to confirm who will be their new head coach.