Manchester City has signed Japanese international Risa Shimizu on a three-year deal from West Ham, where she was a key player, starting every match in her first season. Shimizu, with 78 Japan caps, looks forward to the challenge of playing City's possession style football and aims to lift trophies with her new teammates. Her move to City allows her to play Champions League football and be closer to home with accommodations and Asian food provided. City's head coach Gareth Taylor praised Shimizu’s intelligence and technical quality, enhancing the team's depth in full-back positions.