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Celtic Sign 20-Year-Old Evie Rabjohn From Manchester United on Two-and-a-Half-Year Deal

The defender joins a title-chasing side five points off Glasgow City after six Sunderland outings following ACL recovery.

Overview

  • Manchester United confirmed on February 6 that Evie Rabjohn completed a permanent move to Celtic after a January recall from her Sunderland loan.
  • Celtic announced a two-and-a-half-year contract for the 20-year-old, who can operate in defence or holding midfield.
  • Manager Grant Scott described Rabjohn as a composed, versatile addition who can play across the back line and in midfield.
  • Rabjohn returned from an ACL injury sustained with England Under-19s, made six appearances for Sunderland this season, then trained with United before the switch.
  • She made one senior appearance for United after progressing through Birmingham City and Aston Villa, while Celtic currently sit second in the SWPL, five points behind Glasgow City.