England’s Mace joins Everton for club record fee

Ruby Mace from Leicester City has been signed for club record money by Everton.

The Toffees would not disclose the deal’s size, but it is believed to be significantly more than Leicester’s rejected offer of £100,000 earlier this summer.

After joining Leicester on a permanent basis from Manchester City in 2024, Mace made 12 appearances for the club, signing a three-year deal, and having one more year on her contract.

The 21-year-old is regarded as one of England’s most promising young talents after a successful loan spell at Leicester from City the previous season.

“It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” he said. Although everything happened so quickly, Mace expressed his happiness with being here.

It was about the club’s goals and play style when I spoke with [Everton manager] Brian Sorensen.

Additionally, having the opportunity to showcase my abilities in a team seems to me to be on a level. That is what I need to advance my career at this time.

In December 2024, Mace made her senior England debut with a 1-0 win over Switzerland.

She was not chosen for England’s successful Euro 2025 campaign, but she now intends to play regularly for Sarina Wiegman’s side while also getting regular game time at Everton.

I want to improve my game. I still have a lot to work on, but the chance to work with some incredible players here will help, “added Mace.”

I’m currently focused on club football, but I’d be very grateful if England did. I want it to occur. Because it’s difficult, I have to work hard and truly earn my spot there.

Under new owners The Friedkin Group, Everton have had a busy summer, and Mace is their most recent addition.

There is no better occasion than a Merseyside derby at Anfield in Sunday’s season opener, according to her, because the club wants to prove themselves.

You’ll do well if the entire club supports you. Everyone at the club has a lot of faith in it, Mace said.

We aspire to be as high up as possible, of course. If you intend to do that, I don’t see any way for that to occur.