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Vicky Losada moved to Bristol City this summer and was named captain by new head coach Charlotte Healy Bristol City need to "create a solid base" to get the club back to the Women's Super League and enable them to stay there, says new captain Vicky Losada. The second-tier side were taken over on Thursday by Mercury13, who also own Serie A Femminile side Como FC, with new investment expected. The club have yo-yoed between the top tier and WSL 2 in the past decade, with three relegations - most recently in 2024 - and two promotions. "The most important thing is to create a solid base and with Mercury13 we're going to be able to do that, " Losada told BBC Radio Bristol. "But it's also on us, on the players, on knowing what we do every day and not just getting promoted to then next year get relegated. " Bristol City Women taken over by Mercury13 Bristol City in talks with Spain's Losada The former Spain midfielder joined Bristol City on a free transfer this summer following her departure from Brighton. The 34-year-old arrived with a wealth of experience, having won the Women's Champions League with Barcelona in 2021, and has also played for Roma, Manchester City and Arsenal as well as being capped 65 times by her country. Losada said the team need to be "realistic", following the takeover news, that change will not happen overnight. "Our commitment is massive, talking about the girls, but we also need time, " Losada said. "So many teams want to get promoted, it's not going to be easy. "We need to look [at] this [as] a long-term investment. We need consistency, we need to do things well day by day and hopefully get promoted - and if it's not this year, I'm sure it will be next year. " City have won one and lost one in the WSL 2 so far this season and travel to Southampton on Sunday in their next match. Midfielder Losada, who was named skipper for 2025-26 by new head coach Charlotte Healy, said she was enjoying her time at the club since the move. "I'm so impressed with the training ground, the facilities, the city, the passion about sport, " she added. "What I love the most is the people in it - it's like a family and it's important when you spend so many hours of your day to be in a place where you feel loved, you feel comfortable, you feel safe. " Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page 'Energised' Lyle makes happier Tokyo memories after heartbreak Life harder for my dad than footballers - Maresca Tears of joy as GB's Hunt claims superb 200m silver Your first look at the sparkly new season The best and worst foods to eat at sports grounds Preview Anthony Horowitz's ingenious new murder mystery Chuck Wepner: The real-life Rocky who floored Ali Unwatchable or irresistible? The manager purists love to hate Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman. Video Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman Premier League ticket black market exposed Star lock De Goede aims to kick Canada to 'next step' Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Video Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Haaland feats 'unheard of' - how striker broke another record Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race? Eubank opens up on hospital visit and father reunion Is Rashford on road to redemption at Barcelona after sinking Newcastle? Cling film, fake tan and Block 16 - welcome to Red Roses' Hogwarts 'Underrated Salt on path to T20 greatness' Is Chiefs Kingdom crumbling after losing start? Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk? How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.