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Barcelona have signed former Manchester City goalkeeper, Ellie Roebuck, on a two-year contract.
Following the expiration of her contract with the blues, Barcelona were quick to signal their interest in the young talent, eventually signing her on a free transfer.
She will follow in the footsteps of England teammates Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh, becoming the third English international to join Barcelona's squad.
The 24-year-old will now compete with current No 1 Cata Coll and reserve keeper Gemma Font for a starting spot next season.
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In her time with City, Roebuck went on to register more appearances than any other goalkeeper, keeping 62 clean-sheets, but shortly had her playing time limited under the presence of 19-year-old Khiara Keating.
In March, Roebuck revealed that she had suffered a left occipital infarct, a type of stroke that affects the occipital lobe located at the back of the head.
In a statement given by the keeper, she revealed there has been no lasting damage to her brain function and vision, adding that she is "ready to give it all to get back to the thing I love most."
Roebuck is the perfect blend of youth and experience giving Barcelona the one thing they may be missing.
In a statement given to Barcelona, Roebuck states: “I am very excited.
"I'd been waiting for this chance for a long time.
"I'm very happy to be here.
"You could say that now everything fits and this was the perfect time to come."
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