Man United Women sign Norwegian international Lisa Naalsund

Man Utd new signing, Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund (14 NOR)
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Manchester United have signed Norwegian international midfielder Lisa Naalsund on a contract through to the end of the 2025/26 season.

The 27-year-old who made her full Norway debut in 2021, was previously at SK Brann where she won two league Toppserien titles during a four-year spell.

Naalsund told manutd.com: “Manchester United is a great football club and I’m very excited to be here. The club is full of nice people and I’m really looking forward to playing in front of the amazing fans.

“It’s great to come to a club that has everything to play for this season – I love that. It’s going to be great!”

Marc Skinner, head coach, added: “We’re excited to welcome Lisa to Manchester United, where she will bring a wealth of top-level experience, playing in the heart of midfield.

“Her mentality, box-to-box driving runs and desire to win will continue to add a variance of skill and quality to the team. We look forward to integrating her into our group.”

Polly Bancroft, head of women’s football, commented: “We are delighted to welcome a proven winner in Lisa to our group.

“Securing her signature further cements the club’s ambition to finish as high up the WSL table as possible and take that next step we all desire.”

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