United Women sign Aissatou Tounkara
Manchester United Women can today confirm the signing of French international Aissatou Tounkara on a contract running until the end of the 2023/24 season.
Aissatou swaps Spain for England, having spent four seasons with Primera Division Femenina side Atletico de Madrid Femenino.
The 27-year-old defender featured for France at this summer’s UEFA Women’s European Championships, reaching the semi-final stage of the competition.
The 27-year-old defender featured for France at this summer’s UEFA Women’s European Championships, reaching the semi-final stage of the competition.
Announcing Aissatou Video
Announcing Aissatou
Welcome to Manchester United Women, Aissatou Tounkara...
On signing, Aissatou said: “I am very happy and honoured to join such a prestigious team as Manchester United.
“I can't wait to start this new challenge and join my team-mates.”
“I can't wait to start this new challenge and join my team-mates.”
Marc Skinner added: “Aissatou is a player we had been monitoring for a while and are delighted to now bring her to the football club.
“She will offer vital Champions League and European competition experience to our younger players, and a real maturity to our all-round defensive play.
“We now look forward to embedding Aissatou into our squad during pre-season.”
“She will offer vital Champions League and European competition experience to our younger players, and a real maturity to our all-round defensive play.
“We now look forward to embedding Aissatou into our squad during pre-season.”
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