Manchester United Women's new manager Eva Olid is tasked with guiding the team into a new era after the departure of Marc Skinner and several senior squad members. The Guardian Football reported that Olid was appointed on a two-year deal with the option of a further year, and she arrives after an impressive spell at Hearts, where she led the club to their first Scottish Women's Premier League title in May. The Spanish coach has a strong track record of developing and improving young players, which was a key factor in her appointment by United's hierarchy.
The team has undergone significant changes, with several senior squad members departing, including Melvine Malard, Gabby George, Millie Turner, and Lisa Naalsund. However, the signings of Andrea Medina, Janina Leitzig, and Monica Jusu Bah will give the squad a fresh feel. Bah, who has 11 caps, looks to be an important signing for United from BK Häcken for a fee reportedly of about £400,000.
Manchester United Women will hope for a strong run in the domestic cups and a top-half finish in the Women's Super League. The team retains a strong level of quality international players, despite the sale of Malard to Chelsea. A breakthrough season is expected, with Layla Drury, an academy graduate, becoming the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the club.