Manchester City bring Brazil star Kerolin to WSL in transfer coup

Kerolin has 45 caps for Brazil and became the first South American to be named the NWSL’s MVP in 2023. Photograph: Manchester City/Declan Lloyd/Manchester City FC

Manchester City have signed Kerolin on a three-and-a-half-year deal after the sought-after Brazilian’s contract with North Carolina Courage ran out.

The 25-year-old forward, who has 45 caps for Brazil, won the Challenge Cup twice with the Courage, including in 2023, when she became the first player from South America to be named the National Women’s Soccer League’s most valuable player.