Champions Hibernian have signed Tiree Burchill after her exit from fellow SWPL side Partick Thistle.
Scotland Under-23 international Burchill, a league winner with Celtic, scored nine goals for Thistle last season, including the goal of the year, and “can’t wait” to return to full-time football.
“I’m so happy to be back in full-time football,” the 20-year-old said. “I spent about four years here when I was younger in the academy.
“I think it’s a great place for young players like myself to develop. Seeing the team’s success last season, it was a no-brainer to come here.”
Head coach Grant Scott said the club’s “environment” will benefit the youngster.
“She is an exciting forward we have tracked for a couple of seasons,” he said. “I think our environment will really help towards her development.”
Across the city, Hearts have signed goalkeeper Carolina Vilao on a two-year deal from A-League side Wellington Phoenix.
The 24-year-old is Eva Olid’s third signing of the season and the manager is adamant she will bring “a different dimension”.
“Carolina is a goalkeeper with a really unique profile, and that’s exactly what we were looking for,” said Olid.
“She’s calm, confident with the ball at her feet, brings a different dimension to how we want to play and we feel she’s a great fit for the team and the direction we’re going in.”
Forward Kodie Hay has returned to Motherwell following the expiry of her contract at Partick Thistle.
The 27-year-old spent three seasons with Well before making 72 appearances for Thistle.
Head coach Paul Brownlie says she will add “creativity” to the squad.
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