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Birmingham City signs defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Birmingham City signs defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier

Summary

Birmingham City has signed French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old centre-back joined Montpellier in 2024 and made 42 appearances, scoring once. Rastocle expressed excitement about the move, noting the ambitions of the club and its historic significance. This follows Birmingham's recent signings of defender Millie Turner and midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. Coach Amy Merricks highlighted Rastocle's youthful experience and potential fit within the team's playing style.

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•Rastocle played for France's Under-23 team and previously at Reims.
•Birmingham won the WSL 2 title, returning to the top flight after five years.
•Coach Merricks anticipates Rastocle's development within the team.

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2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Birmingham City sign defender Rastocle
2:15 PMYahoo Sports — French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham
2:15 PMBBC Sport — French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham

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Birmingham City have completed the signing of defender Jade Rastocle from French club Montpellier HSC for an undisclosed fee.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release ...
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