New season, new signings

Tuesday 17 September 2024 14:00

Manchester United Women begin the 2024/25 season on Saturday, by taking on West Ham at Old Trafford.

The Barclays Women's Super League match kicks off at 12:00 BST and tickets are still available for you to buy.

Marc Skinner's side approach the 2024/25 campaign after a summer of change, so, with our curtain-raiser almost upon us, what better time to get to know the new faces that will be donning the United kit this term?

CELIN BIZET

Norwegian forward Celin Bizet arrived from Tottenham this summer, having previously won the double with Valerenga – one of the top sides in Norway – in 2020 and starred for French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

A fully fledged international, the 22-year-old says she "can't wait" to play at the Theatre of Dreams in front of our fans.

SIMI AWUJO

Twenty-year-old midfielder Simi Awujo made the move to United in August, having impressed in the USA after coming through the college system.

An international team-mate of fellow Canadian Red Jayde Riviere, Simi helped her country reach the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games.

Upon signing, Awujo said: "I’m so excited for the season ahead, what the future holds here and just to be a Red Devil."

ELISABETH TERLAND

Elisabeth Terland was the first Norwegian that United signed this summer, with the forward making the switch from the south coast to the North West when she moved from Brighton.

A well-known name in the Barclays Women's Super League, Terland was the Seagulls' Player of the Season in 2023/24 and has featured on many occasions for her nation too.

The 23-year-old has worked her way up from the third tier of Norwegian women's football and, after becoming a United player, said: "I’ve been a fan my whole life, it’s just amazing being here."

Elisabeth Terland | The Interview Video

Elisabeth Terland | The Interview

Elisabeth Terland is all smiles as she talks about life at United! Watch our summer signing's first interview now...

DOMINIQUE JANSSEN

Dutch international Dominique Janssen, 29, traded Germany for England when she made the move from Wolfsburg to United.

Previously of Arsenal, the centre-back brings with her a wealth of experience after making more than 100 appearances for the Gunners, and winning the WSL, the Women's FA Cup and the WSL Cup while in London.

Dominique also helped her nation win the 2017 Women's Euros and reach the final of the 2019 Women's World Cup, and has more than a century of appearances for the Netherlands.

She is aiming for further success at United: "I’m hungry for more trophies. I think, last year, they got their first trophy as well, so I think the girls are very hungry for some more."

Dominique Janssen | A New Chapter Video

Dominique Janssen | A New Chapter

📖 A NEW CHAPTER | Dominique Janssen shares how she's settling into life at United, in her insightful first interview...

ANNA SANDBERG

Anna Sandberg is a Sweden international who has plenty of experience despite still being just 21.

The defender made her Women's Champions League debut for Swedish side BK Hacken in 2022, against PSG, and has worked her way up the divisions in her native country.

After signing for United, Anna said: "It's a dream come true playing for a big club like this."

Anna Sandberg | A Dream Come True Video

Anna Sandberg | A Dream Come True

It's time to sit back, relax and watch Anna Sandberg's first interview as a United Women player...

MELVINE MALARD

Unless you've been living under a rock, you will know who Melvine Malard is.

Signed initially on loan last term, Melvine's move to United was made permanent this summer, meaning we can enjoy more of her buoyant energy and talent on the pitch.

Malard helped Lyon win the Women's Champions League in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022, and has also represented France on the international stage. The 24-year-old played a key role as we triumphed in the Adobe Women's FA Cup for the very first time back in May.

Want to watch our new signings in action first? Get your ticket to Saturday's WSL opener at Old Trafford now.

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