Bristol City websiteWomen’s Super League side Bristol City have announced the signing of Ella Mastrantonio ahead of the 2020/21 season.

The 28 year-old midfielder has come from W-league side Western Sydney Wanderers.

She has made over 100 appearances in the Australian domestic league and has earned six caps for Australia.

City finished the 2019/20 season in tenth with nine points after the Football Association ended the league last month on a basic points-per-game system due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On her signing, she said: "It’s an honour, privilege and a dream come true to sign for such a prestigious club as Bristol City and coming to one of, if not the best league in the world.

“Women’s football is absolutely skyrocketing in Europe, and especially the UK, so what better way to challenge yourself to become a better person and player than playing with and coming up against the best of the best.”

City manager Tanya Oxtoby added: "She had an outstanding season for Western Sydney in the W-League last year, and I felt that now was the right time to get her across and challenge her in one of the best leagues in the world.

“It’s important when you are a club like Bristol City that the players you bring in are able to add value in the right areas.”