Manchester City say that the Denmark international – admired for her strength, tactical awareness and positional nous – caught the eye of Nick Cushing over two legs in the last 16 stage.
Jans was equally impressed with City – in particular the Club’s professionalism – and felt an immediate desire to join the 2016 double-winning champions.
Although she admits moving to England proved a huge decision, she is relishing the prospect of a new challenge.
“I’m very glad to be here and very excited,” she told CityTV. “I’m honoured to be playing for a Club like Manchester City.
“I thought a lot of things [when I arrived]. I was overwhelmed by the whole area. It’s very, very good.
“[When I played here for Brondby], I liked the pitch. It’s good and I liked the whole atmosphere.
“I came to train and we played at night at the Academy Stadium. I thought it was amazing and I thought at the time: I could play here.
“I liked the players and their attitude – they were a team all the way through – and they beat us!
“It’s a big thing [to move abroad]. It’s kind of scary but I’m not that concerned. There are a lot of people to help me and make it comfortable. My boyfriend is coming over too so we are making an adventure out of it.
“I am going to play in a whole new league and country, chasing my dreams. I want to win and I know I can do it at Manchester City.
“It’s a dream come true to work under these conditions. I’m very happy.”
Jans began her career at Dragør Boldklub before moving to Brondby’s academy. She made her senior debut for Ballerup-Skovlunde Fodbold (BSF) in 2012.
Two years later, she returned to Brondby, where she enjoyed domestic success and gained plenty of Champions League experience, including a semi-final appearance in 2015.
She represents her country at senior level, having made her debut in November 2013.
Asked what she feels the Blues can help her to improve on, Jans replied: “I think City can help me with a lot of things.
“Playing in Denmark, it is not easy to both be a professional player and study alongside.
“City can help me to focus more on the football and give me time to become the best I can be. I will do my studies alongside but I don’t have to do it full-time. I can do full-time football and then improve on everything.
“I like the tempo and the physical part of the English game. We don’t have that a lot in Denmark – only the hardest games.
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