DORCHESTER star Martha Thomas has moved to Manchester United Women on a two-year deal, with an option for a further season.

Scotland international Thomas, 25, joins from West Ham Women, where she scored a hat-trick during a 5-0 win against Reading in April.

Former Dorchester Town talent and Manor Park pupil Thomas could face her old club this season in the Women's Super League (WSL).

The striker spent the previous two seasons with the Hammers plus a spell in France for Le Havre after spending her youth career in the United States with Charlotte 49ers.

Thomas has eight international caps after making her debut in March last year.

“I’m excited to be joining Manchester United, I’ve been impressed with the success the club has had over the last few years and that was a real drive for me to come here,” Thomas said.

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“I want to be enjoying my football again and I’m looking forward to challenging myself in this environment and being part of an attacking team where I can express myself.

“My focus right now is on settling in and putting in the hard work at training, but I can’t wait for the season to start and to see all the fans back in the stadium.”

Man United Women get their WSL season under way against Reading on the weekend of September 3.