Saracens Mavericks' headline summer signing can't wait to get back into action at the Hertfordshire Sports Village.

Vicki Oyesola has rejoined the Hatfield side, bringing her 2023 Netball Superleague players' player of the year award with her from Leeds Rhinos.

The talented defender was part of the Mavericks pathway in previous years and, after a standout season that saw her tour New Zealand with the England Roses, and be awarded a full-time England contract, she is looking forward to going to the next level with the Mavs.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Vicki Oyesola has re-signed for the Mavericks.Vicki Oyesola has re-signed for the Mavericks. (Image: Saracens Mavericks)

Speaking to the club's website, she said: "It’s been really good to be back after England training. It’s been great to get to know everyone and start to build those connections.

"Being on tour with England with future Mavs teammates was great. It’s nice to build those connections whilst your away with your international side as you know you can then bring them back into the club when you return."

Oyesola will have to wait until February 24 to get her first taste of the home crowd in the league and perhaps fittingly, it will come against her old club Leeds Rhinos

She admitted that it will be special to run out and hear her name read out to the crowd when that opportunity arises.

She said: "I’m so excited to get back in front of the home crowd at HSV. There’s always such a great atmosphere there and to have them cheering me and the rest of the team on will be special."

The defender also highlighted the sense of home she gets with the the Saracens side.

She said: "The club has a really strong base, especially with the community projects that are going on.

"There’s the strong link with the rugby side of things and there’s a really strong backing for us, which is brilliant.

"I’m looking forward to being part of this new team and seeing how we can kick on against those other strong teams in the league.

"Top four is definitely a personal goal, we want to get back into knockout netball.

"Obviously, I’d love to win it, but we know it’s going to be a really competitive year."