{"id":537,"date":"2026-08-30T18:32:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T17:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=537"},"modified":"2026-08-30T18:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T17:32:50","slug":"rofiat-imuran-joins-aston-villa-from-london-city-lionesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=537","title":{"rendered":"Rofiat Imuran Joins Aston Villa from London City Lionesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nigerian international defender completes permanent move to Aston Villa<\/strong>
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Aston Villa have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian international defender Rofiat Imuran from London City Lionesses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 22-year-old defender has joined Villa following an impressive spell with London City and will wear the No. 22 shirt<\/strong> at her new club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move represents another important step in Imuran\u2019s developing career after establishing herself as a consistent performer at left-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From London City to Aston Villa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imuran joined London City Lionesses in October 2024 and quickly became an important member of the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her performances at left-back played a significant role in London City\u2019s successful 2024\/25 Barclays Women\u2019s Super League 2 campaign<\/strong>, when the club secured the league title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imuran\u2019s consistency and defensive qualities made her a key figure during the promotion-winning season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience in the Top Flight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

London City\u2019s historic promotion provided Imuran with the opportunity to test herself at the highest level of English women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the club\u2019s maiden top-flight campaign last season, the Nigerian international made 13 appearances across all competitions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Imuran made 31 appearances<\/strong> for London City during her time with the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her experience of playing both in the second tier and the WSL will now be valuable as she begins a new chapter with Aston Villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria International<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imuran also represents Nigeria at international level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her progression through English football has helped her develop valuable experience, while her international career has given her the opportunity to compete against some of the world\u2019s leading players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At just 22, she still has significant room to continue developing her game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Challenge at Aston Villa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move to Aston Villa gives Imuran another opportunity to establish herself in the Women\u2019s Super League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her ability to play at left-back provides Villa with another defensive option, while her experience with London City means she already has valuable exposure to the demands of top-flight football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The No. 22 shirt will now belong to the Nigerian international as she begins her next chapter in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Player:<\/strong> Rofiat Imuran<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nationality:<\/strong> Nigeria<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Position:<\/strong> Defender \/ Left-back<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Previous club:<\/strong> London City Lionesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New club:<\/strong> Aston Villa Women<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Transfer:<\/strong> Permanent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shirt number:<\/strong> 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • London City appearances:<\/strong> 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Top-flight appearances last season:<\/strong> 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Honour:<\/strong> WSL 2 champion, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • International:<\/strong> Nigeria<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Status:<\/strong> Official<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Imuran Brings to Aston Villa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Imuran arrives with a combination of youth and increasingly valuable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    She has already experienced the demands of English top-flight football and was an important contributor during London City\u2019s promotion-winning campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her performances at left-back have been one of the defining aspects of her development, and Aston Villa will now provide her with a new environment in which to continue progressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At 22, the Nigerian international also has plenty of time to develop further and establish herself at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Transfer Tribune Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Imuran\u2019s move to Aston Villa represents another positive step in the career of a young Nigerian international.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her rapid development at London City, followed by experience in the WSL, has given her a strong foundation as she moves to Villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The fact that she was an important player during London City\u2019s WSL 2 title-winning campaign and then gained top-flight experience makes this an interesting move for both the player and her new club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The next stage will be seeing how Imuran develops with Aston Villa and how much of an impact she can make in the WSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What do you think of this signing? Let us know in the comments and follow Transfer Tribune for the latest transfer news from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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