F.C. Copenhagen Women sign centre-back Lucy Roberts

F.C. Copenhagen Women can confirm the signing of central defender Lucy Roberts ahead of the A Liga's promotion round.

Roberts came through the youth ranks at Liverpool FC made her senior debut in the Women’s FA Cup at just 16 years and 269 days old. She then moved to Manchester United, before heading to America to play in college soccer.

Roberts returned to Europe to play for Danish club OB and then Swedish side Kristianstad. Now she joins the F.C. Copenhagen squad.

The agreement is part of the club’s recruitment strategy, which focuses on adding players who can contribute immediately while also supporting the team’s long-term development.

F.C. Copenhagen's head of women’s football, Romaney Pinnock, highlighted the importance of adding further quality at this stage of the season, saying: “Lucy is a player who immediately brings quality and energy to the group, and we expect her to strengthen our squad at a very decisive moment.

"As we move into the qualification phase, it is important that we continue to raise the overall level and competition within the squad. This agreement reflects our ambitions and our belief in the direction we are heading."

Head coach Kasper Klarskov added: “With Lucy, we are adding a player who understands responsibility and intensity, which will be crucial in the coming months. Lucy has already built a strong profile for herself and is known as a reliable leader among her teammates. She has a clear desire to contribute from day one, and we expect her to settle in quickly."

Roberts is the great-great-granddaughter of Manchester United and England legend Charlie Roberts, who played for the club from 1904 to 1913. In 1910, he became the first captain to lead Manchester United out at Old Trafford. Roberts join the squad during January.