Portsmouth sign former Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Rutherford | OneFootball

Portsmouth have completed the signing of former Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Ella Rutherford on a free transfer.

Pompey announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.

The 25-year-old joins Portsmouth after leaving former club Ipswich Town at the end of last season. Rutherford spent one season with The Tractor Girls in which she won the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division title. The player netted seven goals in 17 league outings for the Suffolk club.

Rutherford has a wealth of experience in the elite game with the player having represented Millwall Lionesses, Bristol City, Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Charlton Athletic in the top two tiers of English football.

On the international stage, Rutherford has represented England at various youth levels earlier in her career.

After adding Rutherford to his squad, Portsmouth boss Jay Sadler said “Ella is an experienced attacking midfielder with real pedigree, and bringing her to Portsmouth was an opportunity we couldn’t turn down.

“She’s a visionary player with the fight and determination to get back to her best after overcoming some major setbacks through injury.

“Off the pitch, she’s a fantastic character who will add a lot to the group, and on it, she has the quality and creativity to make a real impact.”

Rutherford is Portsmouth’s ninth signing of the summer transfer window.