Women’s Super League: French defender Jade Rastokol has signed for Birmingham

Birmingham City have signed French defender Jade Rastkaul from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old centre-back joined Premier League side Montpellier in 2024 and made 42 appearances, scoring once.

Birmingham won the WSL 2 title last season to end a five-year absence from the top flight.

“I’m very happy to be here. I see the ambition of the club, the city and I know it’s a historic club,” said Rastkaul.

“It’s an incredible and very big opportunity for me to play here.”

On Wednesday, the Birmingham defender signed Millie Turner and Manchester United midfielder Lisa Nalsund.

Rastocol has represented France at youth level and previously played for Reims.

Blues head coach Amy Merricks added, “Jade is a young defender with excellent experience for his age. He has shown his quality over several seasons in one of Europe’s strongest leagues.”

“We believe he will fit our style of play really well, and we look forward to watching him continue to develop with us.”