Nottingham Forest Women is delighted to confirm the permanent signing of Cerys Brown on a two-year deal from London City Lionesses.
The 21-year-old rejoins the Club following an impressive loan spell in the second half of last season in which the defender played every minute of the final nine fixtures of the campaign.
Brown started her career at Barclays Women's Super League outfit Chelsea, working her way through the Academy before signing a professional deal in 2023 and making her debut for the Blues at 18 years old in a 3-1 victory over Reading in the Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals.
In August 2024, Brown joined BWSL2 side London City Lionesses on loan, with the defender then making the switch permanent the following February, ending a four-year spell with Chelsea.
The defender featured in the London City Lionesses side that secured the Barclays Women's Super League 2 title and promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League in the 2024/25 season.
On the international stage, Brown has represented England at U23 level and was a key member of the Under-19 squad that reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Championship in 2024.
Everyone at the Club welcomes Cerys back and wishes her every success during her time in the Garibaldi.
Upon signing, Brown said: "I'm so happy to be here. Coming to Forest on loan was a great experience but it's really exciting to be able to properly settle into the team.
"Putting on a Forest shirt to play for the Club is a completely different feeling and to walk out at The City Ground in front of the supporters is really special, so I am buzzing to experience that again."
Nottingham Forest Women Head Coach, Tom Mallinson said: “We are delighted Cerys will be joining us permanently after showing how important she can be with her time on loan at the Club last season.
"Cerys has strong ties to Forest and that passion translates to the pitch knowing what it means to wear the badge.
"She is a young player with fantastic potential and has already been exposed to elite environments which shows on the pitch, and why she became a key member of the squad last season.
"We look forward to having her back with the group as we prepare for the season ahead."
