Brooke Chaplen has returned to Reading FC Women as the club’s new general manager.
Having been forced into retirement at the end of last season, Chaplen will now jpin as an important member of Kelly Chambers’ backroom staff ahead of the new Women’s Super League campaign.
Chaplen, who played for the Royals for five seasons had to end her playing career after advice from healthcare professional as she received treatment for a bone tumour.
Chaplen was signed by the Royals in 2017 from Sunderland, and became the club’s top scorer in her debut season.
She has played a vital part in Reading’s forward line over the past few seasons and scored 16 goals in 37 league appearances for the club.
After successful recovery and rehabilitation, Chaplen is now ready for a new challenge in Berkshire.
Chaplin said: “I’m really looking forward to this new chapter.
“It’s been a great couple of months, spending time with my family, focusing on my recovery but now it’s time for something new.
“When Kelly approached me with this opportunity, there was no doubt in my mind about it.
“I love this club, so having this chance to continuing being here, I had to take it.
“It will certainly take some getting used to, but I’m raring to go and excited to get started.”
