Everton complete the signing of defender Hannah Blundell on a permanent contract, the club announces on its official website. The move follows a period in which Blundell has been associated with the club after a positive loan spell. Multiple reports state that Blundell, a 32-year-old full-back, is joining Everton permanently after her previous contract at Manchester United ends at the end of June. One source describes the signing as the completion of a deal announced by Everton earlier that day. Another reports that she arrives as a free agent, with her Manchester United contract expiring, and then joins Everton on a permanent basis after performing well during her time on loan. The information provided across outlets focuses on the timing of the contract expiration, her age and position, the context of her loan spell, and Everton’s confirmation of the permanent transfer. No additional terms of the contract, such as length or financial details, are provided in the excerpts.