On Wednesday, Manchester City Women unveiled their first signing of the off-season with the capture of Scotland international Jane Ross.

The prolific striker joined the Club from Swedish outfit, Vittsjo GIK, bringing with her a wealth of domestic and international experience, earned in a successful career, glittered with trophies and medals.

Excited and looking forward to the next 2 years with @MCWFC ๐Ÿ˜Šโšฝ๏ธ https://t.co/zmN047jhTU

— Jane Ross (@janeross10) November 11, 2015

Speaking to mcfc.co.uk on her first day at the Club, the 26-year-old revealed compatriot Jennifer Beattie had encouraged her to make the switch to Manchester.

The pair have represented their country together at senior level since March 2009, when Ross made her debut.

Jane Ross

Beattie, currently on loan at Melbourne City, was thrilled her Scotland teammate decided to take her advice and join her in England.

She declared: โ€œIโ€™m delighted with the signing of Jane.

โ€œHaving played with her all through the Scottish national team set up, Iโ€™ve seen first hand how she works and is a top class professional.

โ€œIโ€™ve no doubt she will be a great addition to the squad.โ€

Welcome Janey ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š awesome addition. Scotties taking over la la laaaa ๐Ÿ’™โค๏ธ https://t.co/S38uVZkdXl

— Jenny Beattie (@jbeattie91) November 11, 2015

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Jane Ross

The fans also took to social media to welcome the Scot to the Club, leaving good luck messages on the Clubโ€™s official Facebook page and on Twitter.

Watch Janeโ€™s first interview with CityTV...

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