Birmingham City has secured goalkeeper Katie Startup on a two-year contract following the conclusion of her time with Manchester City. The 27-year-old departed the champions after her deal expired, having been part of their recent Women’s Super League title and FA Cup success. Although she did not play for City after moving from Brighton in 2024, her presence within the training group was highly valued.
Startup expressed enthusiasm about joining the newly promoted side, citing her prior relationship with manager Amy Merricks and director Hope Powell as a primary motivation for the move. Having previously developed under their guidance at Brighton, she feels their shared professional values make this an ideal fit for her career. The goalkeeper began her journey at the Chelsea academy before gaining experience at clubs including Charlton Athletic, Liverpool, and Everton.
Manager Amy Merricks praised the signing, highlighting Startup’s professionalism and her ability to drive standards within the squad. She believes the player’s extensive experience across various WSL environments will provide a significant boost to Birmingham as they look to establish themselves in the top flight.
