Shimizu on signing for Manchester City Women ahead of new WSL season

Shimizu on signing for Manchester City Women ahead of new WSL season  11/07/2024  CGA, Manchester, England

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00:00Risa, welcome to the club. How does it feel to become a Manchester City player?

00:17And why does Manchester City feel the right place for you?

00:30I wanted to play in the Champions League.

00:43I was really surprised.

00:48I'm really looking forward to playing here again.

01:01I was surprised by the size of the facilities.

01:05I thought everything was in place.

01:15I think it's really good for my condition to be able to do everything here.

01:23I think it's a plus that everything is in place here.

01:41I spent a lot of time defending.

01:45I had a lot of possession.

01:50I think I've improved a lot since the last two games.

02:21I think it's a new stimulus.

02:26I want to do my best not to lose to the other players.

02:41I think Manchester City is a top-level team.

02:46I want to work hard every day to see how I can do well.

03:04I've been playing with them for a long time.

03:08I'm really looking forward to playing with them.

03:12I want to do my best to help Manchester City.

03:25I heard they're a good team.

03:29We've seen you star for Japan on the biggest stages.

03:33How much are you looking forward to playing again on the biggest stages at club level?

03:40I want to test my skills.

03:47I want to win a lot of games with this team.

03:58What are your priorities as a footballer and what will you bring to this team?

04:03I play with my right-back.

04:08I think my left-back wants me to be able to do both.

04:16I want to show what I'm capable of.

04:28Manchester City is a team that keeps the ball.

04:32I like that style of play.

04:36I think that's why we're a good team.

04:41You've won plenty of honours and trophies throughout your career so far.

04:46How important was the ambition to win trophies at Manchester City on you to make the decision to come here?

04:53It's really hard to win a cup in England's top-level league.

05:05I want to contribute to that and help Manchester City win trophies.

05:24I want to keep competing.

05:27What would your message be to all the City fans?

05:31I'll do my best to contribute to the team.