Manchester United has secured the signing of Irene Guerrero, a World Cup-winning midfielder from Spain, from Atletico Madrid. This announcement was made by the Women's Super League (WSL) club in an official statement released on Thursday.
Guerrero, at 26 years old, played a crucial role in Spain's historic World Cup victory last month, contributing with three substitute appearances. However, specific financial terms and the duration of her contract have not been disclosed.The central midfielder, who has 16 caps, joined Atletico in 2022 – winning the Queen’s Cup last season.
“Irene is a World Cup winner whose quality is an excellent addition to our team,” United coach Marc Skinner said.
“The experience she brings, both domestically and internationally, will be key as we pursue success across the multiple competitions we face this season. We are delighted to bring a player of Irene’s stature to Manchester United Women.”
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United, who finished second in the league last year, open the new WSL campaign at Aston Villa on October 1.