Brighton have signed Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes from Celtic. Hayes, 29, spent four and a half years in Scotland where she won one Scottish league title and three Scottish Cups. She becomes the Seagulls' first signing of the January window,

Celtic FC Women can confirm that Caitlin Hayes will depart after four years with the club, signing for WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. The Ireland internationalist joined

Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes has ended her four-year spell at Celtic and sealed a move to Women's Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion.

Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes says it was one of the greatest honours of her life to fulfil her childhood dream and play for Celtic after completing a move to Brighton today.

Republic of Ireland international defender Caitlin Hayes has joined Brighton & Hove Albion after four and a half seasons at Celtic. She has 18 caps for her country and despite her defensive role scored a remarkable 30 goals in 75 games for Celtic, with whom she won back-to-back Scottish Cups and the club’s first SWPL league title.

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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND defender Caitlin Hayes has signed for Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Hayes, 29, makes the move from Celtic, where she has spent the last four and-a-half seasons.

Celtic FC Women can confirm that Caitlin Hayes will depart after four years with the club, signing for WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. The Ireland internationalist joined ahead of the 2020/21 season, fulfilling her dream of playing for her childhood team.