Ex-Manchester United full-back Williams joins Rotherham United

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 17:39 · Archive

Brandon Williams, a former Manchester United defender, has signed a three-month contract with League Two side Rotherham United.

Brandon Williams, a former Manchester United full-back, has signed a three-month contract with Rotherham United. The 26-year-old joined the League Two side after an extended trial period, having left Hull City by mutual consent in February.

Williams made more than 50 appearances for Manchester United and had loan spells with Norwich and Ipswich before joining Hull on a one-year deal last season. He made one appearance for Hull before his departure. The England Under-21 international spent 20 months out of the game before joining Hull in May 2025, following a suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving.

Rotherham manager Alex Bruce praised Williams's attitude during pre-season. "He's shown a great attitude every day and an appetite and hunger just to play," Bruce told BBC Radio Sheffield. "When someone has showed the appetite, desire and hunger to come in every day and not get paid, like he has done, I'm really pleased to give him the opportunity." Bruce added that Williams "looks a hell of a lot better than he did when he first arrived" and expressed hope he could "be an asset for the football club." The signing comes after left-sided defender Ewan Otoo sustained a thigh injury last month.

How it is being reported

• Rotherham sign Williams on short-term dealEx-Manchester United defender Brandon Williams joins League Two strugglers Rotherham United on a three-month contract.BBC South Yorkshire · 23 Oct, 17:18
• A done deal at last: Brandon Williams signs for Rotherham United"He's shown a hunger to come in every day without getting paid."Rotherham Advertiser · 23 Oct, 16:37
• Alex Bruce on Brandon Williams and when he might make his Rotherham United debut“He'll play, but I'll bleed him in."Rotherham Advertiser · 23 Oct, 16:35

In this story: Brandon Williams · Alex Bruce · Rotherham United · Manchester United · Hull City

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