Brandon Williams has sealed his return to professional football by joining Rotherham United on a short-term deal.The former Manchester United defender, who has not played since August 2025, trained with the Millers earlier this summer.Williams played just 15 minutes in his brief spell with HullGettyThe 26-year-old linked up with the League Two side in June, but two months later it was announced that he wouldn’t be offered a deal.However, Rotherham have now confirmed he has penned a short-term contract after proving his fitness to ex-England manager Steve McClaren, who is the club’s director of football, as well as head coach Alex Bruce and the coaching staff.Brandon Williams joins Rotherham UnitedA statement read: “The 26-year-old officially joins the Millers having worked hard throughout pre-season and into late October at the club’s Roundwood training base, where he has proven his fitness to Steve McClaren, Alex Bruce and the coaching staff.“The Manchester-born full-back has an incredibly impressive pedigree having earned a place in the Manchester United first team setup after progressing through their illustrious Academy to earn his senior chance.“Williams represented the Red Devils at the very highest level turning out in the Champions League, UEFA Europa League and Premier League, also making appearances in the top flight for Norwich City.“More recently, the forward-thinking defender has turned out for Ipswich Town and Hull City at Sky Bet Championship level and can call upon experience with the England U20 and U21 age groups.“Williams will wear the number 33 shirt for the Millers.”Williams has not appeared in a competitive game since August 2025, during his solitary appearance for Hull City in the Championship.He departed the Tigers just six months into his one-year contract, having managed just a five-minute cameo in a 3-0 loss to Blackburn.View Tweet: https://t.co/qrRBcdW9o3The last time Williams played a full 90 minutes was in November 2023 when he was on loan at Ipswich Town.He is hoping to revive his football career after he was handed a suspended 14-month prison sentence for dangerous driving last year.Williams, who has since expressed regret publicly for the ordeal, now looks to have his off-field issues behind him to join Rotherham.Brandon Williams ‘deserves’ EFL contract“I’m really pleased he’s a Rotherham player,” said boss Rotherham boss Bruce. “He deserves the contract. “He’s worked really, really hard with us since pre-season.“He’s shown a great attitude. He’s shown an appetite and a hunger to come in every day without getting paid.”Williams has penned a deal that ties him to AESSEAL New York Stadium until January 23Getty“I think he’s had to face the reality of that’s where his life was at,” Bruce continued. “I know Brandon from my connections to the Manchester area. I’ve come across him a few times. I know people who’ve worked with him at Man United as teammates and coaches.“Steve McClaren and Richard Hartis know him as well. “He looks a hell of a lot better than what he did when he first arrived for pre-season, that’s for sure. Let’s hope he can kick on now, and he can be an asset to the club.“Let’s not lose sight of where he’s been and what kind of career he’s had, even though he’s still a young lad. “I’m really pleased to give him the opportunity to hopefully kick-start his career.”