Laura McCartney has made the permanent switch to ML1 from Rangers.
The centre-midfielder had been on loan at Motherwell for the last two seasons however is yet to feature due to injury.
Fresh off the back of a full recovery, McCartney now joins the women of steel as she looks forward to her return to action.
“There is no doubt due to Laura’s circumstances of injury, that the last two season’s have been incredibly frustrating,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.
“However, she has returned to training and is fully focused on a strong season on the pitch this term.
“Laura was one of my first signing’s at Motherwell, on loan, and that’s because I fully believe in her ability.
“I look forward to seeing her back on the pitch in competitive matches.”