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Rachel Corsie: Aston Villa agree deal to sign Scotland captain from Kansas City Current

Rachel Corsie was keen to move back to the UK after three-and-a-half years in the NWSL with Kansas City Current; Corsie bceomes Villa's third signing of the January transfer window

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Image: Scotland captain Rachel Corsie wants to move back to the UK

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Scotland captain Rachel Corsie.

The Kansas City Current defender is keen to move back to the UK after three-and-a-half years in the NWSL.

The deal is still awaiting international clearance.

Corsie had a loan spell at Birmingham at the start of last season and played seven games for the Blues.

But the 32-year-old is now set to join Birmingham's rivals Villa, who will become the ninth different club in her 16-year playing career.

"Rachel is someone I admired greatly while working with her last season," said Villa manager Carla Ward, the former boss at Birmingham. "When we heard of her availability during this transfer window, we simply couldn't ignore her leadership and overall quality.

"She will guide our young talent and will also give us another dimension at the back. We're delighted to add her to the squad."

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Corsie is Villa's third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of Anna Patten and Jill Scott.

Aston Villa sign Scott on loan

Corsie would be Villa's third signing of the January window following the arrivals of Manchester City's Jill Scott and Anna Patten from Arsenal.

On Tuesday, Villa confirmed the signing of Scott on loan from City until the end of the season.

Villa were among four WSL clubs interested in signing the 34-year-old England midfielder this window.

Scott, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Everton, was keen on the move ahead of this summer's Euros after losing her place in City's starting line-up.

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Highlights of the Women's Super League game between Aston Villa and Man City.

Scott has enjoyed a glittering career which includes over 150 senior caps for England and a WSL title with City in 2016.

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