Reading have made their first two summer signings following relegation to the Championship.
Still yet to formally announce a replacement for former manager Kelly Chambers, the recruitment team have brought in two players after the departure of over 13.
Charlie Estcourt, a Royals academy graduate, returns to her roots after three years with the likes of Birmingham City and London Bees.
📝 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄'𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊!
— Reading FC Women (@ReadingFCWomen) July 28, 2023
We are delighted to announce that Academy Graduate, @CharlieEstcourt, has rejoined the club on a permanent deal 🙌
A WSL2 winner with her hometown club in 2016, the midfielder hopes to achieve the same this time.
She has been joined by 22-year-old Ava Kuyken, who arrives from Hibernian in Scotland.
Rising through the ranks at Arsenal, winning the prestigious Daily Cannon's Youth Player of the Year award, she has spent time with Florida Gators in Orlando before spending last season with Bristol City.
Ava Kuyken | "There's a real hunger amongst this group to make the fans proud"
— Reading FC Women (@ReadingFCWomen) July 31, 2023
First words from our newest Royal 👇https://t.co/ZQ8e1vvMA8 pic.twitter.com/AZxfdCIA4k
The Royals are now a part-time set up after relegation from the Women's Super League.
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