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Birmingham sign France youth international Jade Rastocle from Montpellier, boosting midfield quality and youth depth for upcoming season.
Birmingham City have completed the signing of 22-year-old French centre-back Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee, the club announced. The transfer follows Birmingham’s promotion after winning the WSL 2 title last season and was confirmed by manager Amy Merricks.
Rastocle joined Montpellier in 2024 and compiled 42 appearances, scoring once during her time with the Ligue 1 side. She has represented France at youth level and previously played for Reims.
Speaking after the move, Rastocle said she was very happy to join Birmingham, noting the club’s ambitions and history and calling the opportunity “unbelievable and very big.” Amy Merricks described Rastocle as a young defender with strong experience for her age and said the coaching staff expect her to fit the team’s style of play and continue developing at the club.
The signing adds to Birmingham’s recent recruitment, which included the arrivals of defender Millie Turner and midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United earlier in the week.
The report states that Rastocle is a 22-year-old centre-back transferred from Montpellier to Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee, with 42 appearances and one goal for Montpellier and prior youth representation for France. Birmingham’s head coach Amy Merricks commented on Rastocle’s experience and expected fit, and the club recently signed Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund.