Rachel Rowe at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. (Priscila Bütler / SPP)
**Nottingham Forest Women have signed Wales international midfielder Rachel Rowe from Southampton on a two-year deal.**
Rowe played in all three of Wales’ matches at EURO 2025 and has over 75 caps for her country.
She had a nine-year spell with Reading whom she helped secure promotion to the Women’s Super League, then following a year at Rangers signed for Southampton.
**Rowe told [nottinghamforest.co.uk](http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk):** “I’m really happy and excited to be joining Nottingham Forest.
“It’s clearly an elite and ambitious club. The continued success is admirable and shows a huge commitment to invest in the growth of women’s game.
“I believe I can bring a wealth of experience to the team, and I can’t wait to get started.”
**Head coach, Carly Davies said:** “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Rachel to the Club.
“Rachel joins us with a wealth of experience, leadership, and technical quality at both domestic and international level. Her qualities fit seamlessly with our vision for this team and the direction we are heading.
“Her versatility and know-how at the top level will be invaluable, both on and off the pitch. She enriches our squad with her winning mentality and strong work ethic.
“I’m confident she’ll make an immediate and lasting impact for Forest Women as we continue to create history and build a legacy for women’s football in Nottingham.”