• USA mainstay in move from Portland Thorns

• ‘I couldn’t be more ready and happy about everything’

Manchester City have signed the USA midfielder Sam Coffey on a three-and-a-half year deal.

The 27-year-old won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and has accrued 42 caps and scored five goals for the USA, becoming a key part of Emma Hayes’ national team. After graduating she joined Portland Thorns and lifted the 2022 NWSL Championship in her debut season.