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Kerstin Casparij says Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor has played a key part in her development Defender Kerstin Casparij says she wants to "become a big name" in the Women's Super League after signing a new deal to stay at Manchester City until 2027. The 24-year-old has been a key player for City this season after joining from FC Twente in 2022. The Netherlands full-back says Manchester City "feels like home" and she wants to help the club achieve success in the WSL and Europe. "I want to win silverware. I want to develop and hopefully become a big name in the WSL. That's a big thing for me, " said Casparij. "I still have my best games ahead of me. The club felt like the right place to be and to stay. It has truly become home. "Moving abroad on my own and living in Manchester has changed me as a person. Playing in such a professional environment helped me massively in becoming who I am. "I have got a lot more comfortable and confident in the last few years. I'm just generally really enjoying myself. " Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page The Netherlands player has often been described as one of the WSL's top full-backs by her club manager Gareth Taylor. She took time to settle, competing for game time in her first six months, before becoming a regular as City mounted a WSL title challenge last season. "I feel like City is the place to be. Gareth Taylor helps me so much and holds me to high standards, " added Casparij. "That works out for me. The combination of the aspiration I have, and the club supporting me with that, is just really good. " Having met her partner in Manchester, as well as enjoying her football, Casparij says she wanted to "stay at home a little while longer". "Whenever I go away with the national team and they ask me about leaving, I say 'I'm going home, I'm going to Manchester', " she said. "To be able to have that stability, to not have to move and to stay here, I think is really special. "The club is very warm. There are a lot of very good people. They have done a good job at bringing great people in to create a family environment. "In the city, the people are just really nice up here. I heard it's a northern thing! " Football latest: Wolves agree deal to make Pereira head coach & Mudryk updates Chelsea's Mudryk 'in shock' at failed drugs test Knight falls for 90 but England take commanding lead Agatha Christie's iconic detective reimagined A murder, a theft and a mystery where nothing is quite what it seems Your first look at The Split: Barcelona Can Hannah open herself up to the possibility of love again? Watch from 29 December on BBC i Player Elis and John's joyful Christmas special Elis and James are back for their traditional Christmas special, with festive treats and some very special guests How Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon. Video How Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon In celebration of its 40th anniversary, discover the story of how 'Last Christmas' was born How misfit Cavendish changed the face of cycling PGA Tour v LIV - why 'The Showdown' is significant How to become a football agent Who are England and Wales' Euro 2025 opponents? Does sacking a manager help you avoid relegation? Everything you need to know about Euro 2025 'Switch flicked' but Rangers still left with regrets Tears, tantrums & testing times - how boxers deal with a first defeat Diallo's derby - how Amad made the difference for Man Utd Usyk v Fury 2 - all you need to know 'The award goes to. .. ' - England Test team's year in gongs Voyce - a wing who took flight with Wasps 'As South Africans we have to be better' - Champions Cup review The best pictures from the 2024 F1 season 'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football' Six countries, two hemispheres - how will 2030 World Cup work? Why Raducanu is giving herself a 'pat on the back' for 2024 Hamilton to Ferrari and what else to look out for in 2025 Who are the World Sport Star of the Year contenders? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.