Sheffield United Women sign Ireland international Ellen Molloy | OneFootball

Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland international midfielder Ellen Molloy from Wexford FC.

An attacking midfielder who has scored 39 goals in the League of Ireland since making her debut as a 16-year-old in 2020, Molloy has shown herself as one of Ireland’s top young players, making her senior international debut in the same year after impressing domestically.

Able to score and assist with both feet, Molloy was named the League of Ireland young player of the season in 2020 and named in team of the season, backing the latter up in 2021 where she was also named player of the match after scoring twice in the FAI Women’s Cup final.

In 2022, her 16 goals from midfield saw her rank as the second top scorer in the league, before injury ruled her out of the 2023 campaign.

She was back in action this season and has already returned to form before agreeing to move to the Blades.

Molloy said: “I’m delighted, I can’t really believe it to be honest. I love the city, I got a really good feel for the club and everyone involved so I’m really excited to get started.”

Head coach Ash Thompson commented: “We’ve worked really hard to bring Ellen in and we’re really excited about what she’s going to add to the squad. We’ve watched her closely and she’s dynamic, has two great feet, can both score and create.

“You only have to look at what she’s achieved in Ireland to know we’re bringing in a really good player with a lot of potential and someone we think the fans will love watching.”

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