Man Utd near deal for Mexico's Bernal
Manchester United are close to signing Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit.
Manchester United has officially signed Mexican international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. The 29-year-old defender or midfielder is set to join on a three-year contract, with an estimated value of £300,000. Bernal becomes the first Mexican player to feature in the Women's Super League. She expressed her excitement about joining Manchester United, praising the club's environment and the determination displayed by the squad under coach Eva Olid.
Bernal will bring her extensive experience and leadership to the young team, aiming to help the club achieve its ambitions. The midfielder has amassed 223 appearances for CF Monterrey and 78 caps for Mexico, scoring nine goals, including the decisive one in the 2023 Pan American Games final. Manchester United's Women's Football Director Matt Johnson described Bernal as an outstanding player, highlighting her quality, leadership, and winning mentality.
This marks United's fourth summer signing, following Andrea Medina, Janina Leitzig, and Monica Jusu Bah. The Women's Super League transfer window closes on Thursday.
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