Nikita Parris: Man United and England forward joins WSL rivals Brighton

Manchester United forward Nikita Parris has signed for Brighton on a permanent contract.

United triggered their option to extend Parris' contract by a further 12 months earlier this summer to prevent her leaving on a free transfer.

The 30-year-old joined United in August 2022 from fellow WSL side Arsenal and went on to score 25 goals across 57 appearances for the club.

Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic said: "We're delighted to bring a player of Nikita's ability and experience to the club. It signals our ambition.

"Nikita's record as a goalscorer speaks for itself and she will help us a lot in that regard.

"She is vastly experienced and will be an excellent role model, particularly for our young players.

"She is looking forward to getting stuck into a new challenge and we can't wait to start working with her ahead of our first WSL game next Saturday against Everton."