Newcastle United Women sign Poppy Pritchard on loan | OneFootball

The 19-year-old centre forward has spent the first half of this season on loan at Crystal Palace, making six appearances in all competitions for the Women’s Super League club.

Pritchard also represented England last summer in the European Under-19s Championship, scoring four goals across four appearances including a hat-trick against Lithuania.

Prior to joining Manchester City in January 2024, Pritchard played for Durham Women for two years.

On signing for the club, Pritchard said: "I'm so excited to join Newcastle United. The women's side have come so far over the past few years and I think the ambitions of the club align with my aspirations perfectly.

"My family and friends are Newcastle supporters and I have grown up with this club being so important to everyone around me. To be able to play for this club means a lot to my family and me. I can't wait to get started, and meet all the fans and to hopefully score some goals that will help the team."

Head coach Becky Langley said: "Poppy is a Newcastle girl with lots of talent. She's fast, direct and has a real hunger to score goals. The fans will love watching Poppy play because she's determined, an intelligent player and driven to get to the top.

"Manchester City saw her talents and we now want to nurture them with this loan move."