Tessa Wullaert became the latest player to join Manchester City’s women’s team when she signed for the club on a two year deal from Women’s Champions league finalists Vfl Wolfsburg.
The Belgian international forward, 25, is her country’s top goalscorer, having scored 39 goals in 71 games for her country since her debut in 2011 against Russia having previously prepresented Belgium at U15, U17, and I19 level.
She is also highly decorated in the domestic game, having also won the Belgian Golden Shoe, the Bundesliga, and the DFB-Pokal Cup.
Wullaert becomes City’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Lauren Hemp, Caroline Weir, and Gemma Bonner.
The winger-turned striker has been assigned the number 25 shirt and will hope to add a cutting edge to the City side following the departure of Scotland striker Jane Ross at the end of her contract with the club at the end of May.
To celebrate her signing, Tessa took part in a football session with primary school children, held by the Manchester City foundation, City in the Community.
Belgian Striker Tessa Wullaert on her move to Manchester City
Commenting on her move to Manchester City, Wullaert said:
“This is such a great place, where everything is a place for football. I think it’ll be great to work and train here, and I’m really excited and looking forward to it.
“There was only one club [in England] I wanted to play at, and I told my manager ‘I want to play at City’, so let it begin.
“Wherever the manager needs me, I will be there. I think he’s a great coach and we will have a great time. I hope he will push me to be better… he is a manager with a connection to his players and this is important to me”.
Nick Cushing, Head Coach of Manchester City Women, said:
“We are excited to welcome Tessa to the squad and have her with us in the United States for our first pre-season tour. As well as Lauren Hemp, Caroline Weir and Gemma Bonner, Tessa will be an important addition to the team as we prepare to compete on all fronts next season.
“With her impressive career so far, Tessa offers a wealth of experience and valuable skills that will benefit the whole squad. We are looking forward to seeing what else she can bring to the team and can’t wait to work with her”.