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Brandon Williams signs three-month deal with Rotherham United
Brandon Williams has signed a three-month deal with Rotherham United, returning to professional football after leaving Hull City in February.
The 26-year-old former Manchester United defender had trained with the League Two club since pre-season and will be under head coach Alex Bruce.
Williams came through Manchester United’s academy and made more than 50 appearances for the first team, with loan spells at Norwich City and Ipswich Town.
His recent career has been disrupted by long periods out of football and a suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving in 2025.
Rotherham are one point above the relegation zone, with two wins from their first 12 league matches this season.
Bruce said Williams had worked hard in training and earned the contract, which is intended to give him a chance to restart his career.
Williams could make his debut against Shrewsbury Town, and his deal runs until January 23, 2027.
Brandon Williams has signed a three-month contract with League Two club Rotherham United.
The 26-year-old had been training with Rotherham during pre-season and into October.
He left Hull City by mutual consent in February after making one first-team appearance.
Williams will wear the number 33 shirt, and his deal runs until January 23, 2027.
Rotherham manager Alex Bruce said Williams had earned the contract through his work and attitude.
- Who
- Brandon Williams, a 26-year-old former Manchester United defender.
- What
- He signed a three-month contract with Rotherham United.
- When
- The signing was announced on October 23, 2026; the contract runs until January 23, 2027.
- Where
- Rotherham United, a League Two club in England.
- Why
- Rotherham said Williams had worked hard during an extended trial and earned the opportunity; the move gives him a chance to restart his career.
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Williams crashed his Audi A3 on the A34 in Cheshire, according to the Daily Mail.
Williams received a suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving.
Williams left Hull City by mutual consent after making one first-team appearance.
Rotherham announced that Williams had signed a three-month contract.
- Contract
- Three months, until January 23, 2027
- Club
- Rotherham United, League Two
- Squad number
- 33
- Age
- 26
- Previous club
- Hull City, which Williams left in February
- Manager
- Alex Bruce
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He deserves the contract. He's worked really hard with us since pre-season, has shown a great attitude every day and an appetite and hunger just to play.
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Brandon comes in to bolster back line 💪 Having proven himself across an extended trial period with the club, we are delighted to officially sign defender Brandon Williams to a deal until January 2027. https://t.co/qrRBcdW9o3 #RUFC