"After an inspiring journey that's taken her from England to Spain and back again, with a remarkable comeback from serious illness along the way, Ellie Roebuck is ready for a fresh chapter in the Women's Super League. The goalkeeper returns to England with Aston Villa, bringing a wealth of experience from her time at Barcelona, where she trained alongside and became good friends with Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas."
"It's such a competitive league and full of talented players, so I'm excited to be competing in that. Being a little closer to home is always nice too. The club's really ambitious and the project is super exciting. There's a good mix of senior, experienced players and young players. It was the perfect fit for what I want to achieve and to be part of something that's on an upward trajectory."
"Playing football now is more of a gift than anything. I used to hang a lot of my moods on winning or losing a game, but now it's about enjoying being back on the pitch. It's been a long journey, a long 18 months, but I've learned a lot about myself and now I'm in a position where I just want to crack on, fulfil my potential and push my own boundaries."
Ellie Roebuck has returned to England to join Aston Villa in the Women's Super League after a season at Barcelona. She brings experience from training alongside Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas. Villa appealed because the WSL is competitive, the club is ambitious, and it offers a mix of experienced and young players on an upward trajectory. Roebuck recovered from a stroke caused by a blood clot in 2023 at age 24, a process that took about 18 months. The experience reframed her view of football; she now regards playing as a gift, focuses on enjoyment, and aims to fulfil her potential and push her boundaries.
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