Caitlin Hayes signs for Albion from Celtic

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Heather Miller

2025-01-23T10:30+00:00

Caitlin Hayes has joined Albion. 📷 by James Boardman.

We are pleased to confirm the signing of defender Caitlin Hayes, subject to the usual regulatory processes.

The 29-year-old joins Albion after four and a half seasons with Celtic, having had spells at Manchester United, Manchester City and Everton at youth level. Prior to that she played in America and Cyprus, and has also spent a season with Championship side Lewes.

Women's head coach Dario Vidosic, said, “We're delighted to welcome Caitlin to the club. She's an experienced player who has competed at many levels in the game, including cup finals and the Champions League.

"She's progressed well in her time in Scotland and we're looking forward to seeing her compete in the WSL with Brighton.” During her time in Glasgow, the defender was part of the Celtic squad that won back-to-back Scottish Cups and the club's first SWPL league title.

At international level she made her Republic of Ireland debut aged 28 against Northern Ireland and has been capped 18 times.