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Aston Villa Women have signed Norwegian midfielder Kamilla Melgard, subject to visa approval. The 20-year-old joins from Madrid, where she established herself as one of Norway's rising stars.
What happened?
Melgard has represented Norway through the youth age groups and is a current Norway U23 international.
She said: "I'm really excited. It feels like a really good opportunity, and I feel like there are really good facilities here to grow, focus on football and continue developing as a player."
Why it matters for Aston Villa Women
Marisa Ewers, director of women's football, added: "Kamilla is an exciting young player with huge potential and we're delighted to welcome her to Aston Villa."
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 9th in FA WSL, 20 pts, 5W-5D-12L from 22 games |
| Goals this season | 28 scored, 48 conceded (-20 goal difference) |
| Title race | 35 points behind leaders Manchester City W |
What comes next?
Aston Villa Women will look to improve their league standing with Melgard's addition to the squad. As of 01 Jul 2026, the team is 9th in the FA WSL with 20 points from 22 games, having scored 28 goals and conceded 48. The recent form of LLLLW will need to be improved to close the gap with the leaders.
