For Jill Roord, even after winning the Bundesliga title and reaching a Champions League final, eight years on from saying goodbye to FC Twente, there is simply no place like home. My time with City was really good,” says Roord of her decision to leave after two years. It is nice to feel that everyone is very happy I’m back.”
Having broken through at Twente in her teens, she returns at 28, aware there will be expectations for her to act as a leader on and off the pitch. For more information see our Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. after newsletter promotion
View image in fullscreen Roord fires off a shot during the Netherlands’ recent Nations League game against Scotland. Discussing her hopes for what she can achieve with the club this time around, she says: “They have won quite a lot, when I was there but also after I left so next season I want to continue winning the league, cups, qualify for the Champions League and hopefully maybe surprise people a little bit there.”
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