Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce the signing of Wales international Mary McAteer.
The 19-year-old has signed a one-year deal on a professional contract, securing her services on Wearside until 2024.
Capable of playing anywhere along the forward line, McAteer played 15 times in all competitions for Rugby Borough Women - formerly known as Coventry United - scoring three goals and assisting five.
The 19-year-old featured regularly for Wales’ youth sides. Following her arrival on Wearside, the young forward will be meeting up with Wales’ senior squad for her first-team call-up when they take on USA in a friendly in California.
Discussing her move, McAteer said: "I’m buzzing. I’ve been looking forward to this move ever since I agreed it with Mel. I’m really excited to get started, stay in the championship and I’m ready to push on."
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay said: “Mary is an exciting young player who has a lot of potential. She is a ball -carrying forward and can play anywhere across the front line. We are looking forward to getting on the grass and working with her once she returns from international duty.”