Birmingham City Women Continue Their Ambitious Summer Recruitment
Birmingham City Women have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Barclays Women’s Super League season with the exciting arrivals of Millie Turner, Jade Rastocle and Marie Levasseur. Each player brings a different set of qualities to Amy Merricks’ side, adding valuable experience, versatility and international pedigree as Blues prepare for life back in the top flight.
Following last season’s Championship title-winning campaign, Birmingham City have wasted little time reinforcing key areas of the squad. These three additions should provide greater competition throughout the team while adding quality both defensively and in attack. [oai_citation:0‡instagram.com](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5QgxOs-P2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Millie Turner - Leadership and Defensive Authority
Former Manchester United defender Millie Turner arrives with a wealth of Women’s Super League experience. A commanding left-footed centre-back, Turner has built a reputation as one of the league’s most consistent defenders.
Her biggest strengths include:
- Excellent aerial ability in both penalty areas.
- Strong positional awareness and reading of the game.
- Calm distribution from the back.
- Natural leadership qualities and organisation of the defensive line.
- Extensive experience competing at the highest level.
Turner’s experience should prove invaluable to a Birmingham side returning to the WSL. Her composure under pressure and ability to marshal a defence will give Blues greater stability while also helping develop the club’s younger defenders.
Jade Rastocle - Pace, Versatility and European Experience
French defender Jade Rastocle joins Birmingham City from Montpellier, bringing experience from one of Europe’s strongest women’s leagues. Comfortable playing either at centre-back or full-back, Rastocle offers versatility that every manager values.
Her key attributes include:
- Excellent recovery pace.
- Strong one-versus-one defending.
- Comfortable in possession.
- Ability to play across the back line.
- Tactical discipline developed in the French league.
Rastocle’s athleticism should allow Birmingham to play with a higher defensive line, while her technical ability fits perfectly with a team looking to build attacks from the back. Her arrival also increases competition for places throughout the defence. [oai_citation:1‡Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BCFCwomen/photos/1640274578103307/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Marie Levasseur - International Quality and Attacking Energy
Canadian international Marie Levasseur arrives with significant international experience and exceptional versatility. Able to operate as a full-back, wing-back or winger, Levasseur offers Birmingham another attacking outlet from wide areas.
Her strengths include:
- Outstanding stamina and work rate.
- Excellent crossing ability.
- Attacking runs from deep positions.
- International experience with Canada.
- Versatility across multiple positions.
Levasseur’s attacking mindset should add another dimension to Birmingham City’s play. Her willingness to get forward, deliver quality crosses and support attacks makes her a valuable asset in both defensive and offensive phases of the game. Her international pedigree also brings valuable experience into the dressing room. [oai_citation:2‡instagram.com](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5QgxOs-P2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
What These Signings Mean for Birmingham City
Collectively, these three signings significantly strengthen Birmingham City’s options ahead of the new campaign. Turner brings leadership and proven WSL quality, Rastocle adds athleticism and tactical flexibility, while Levasseur contributes international experience and attacking threat from wide positions.
The recruitment reflects the club’s ambition not simply to survive in the Women’s Super League but to establish themselves as a competitive side capable of challenging established teams. With an excellent blend of experience, technical quality and versatility, Blues supporters have every reason to be optimistic about the season ahead.
As Birmingham City continue to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level, these additions represent another positive step in what is becoming an exciting new era for the club.