Eva Olid named new Manchester United Women head coach
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Eva Olid has been appointed as the new head coach of Manchester United Women, signing a two-year contract until 2028, with an option for an additional year. Olid, who previously led Hearts to the Scottish top flight title, stated her excitement about joining the club and emphasized their strong infrastructure and talent. She replaces Marc Skinner, who departed earlier this week after five seasons. Olid's appointment marks a significant transition, aiming to build on the club's development and success moving forward.
- •Olid signs a two-year deal with Manchester United Women.
- •She previously managed Hearts for four seasons.
- •The team aims for long-term success under Olid's guidance.
- •Olid replaces Marc Skinner, who departed this week.
- 2:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Dream come true’: Eva Olid delighted after being named Manchester United’s new head coach
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eva Olid appointed new Man Utd head coach
"United impressed by her ability to develop players Spaniard signs two-year deal after guiding Hearts to glory Eva Olid has described being appointed as the Manchester United Women head coach as a dream come true, after signing a two-year contract until 2028, with the option of a further year. The Spanish coach will replace internationalsMarc Skinner, whose surprise departure was announced on Monday morning. Continue reading...
"Manchester United have announced that Eva Olid is the new women's team manager after signing a two-year contract.The Spaniard has spent the last four seasons at Hearts, developing a young team on a sm...
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 5, 2026, 2:10 PM‘Dream come true’: Eva Olid delighted after being named Manchester United’s new head coach
United impressed by her ability to develop players Spaniard signs two-year deal after guiding Hearts to glory Eva Olid has described being appointed as the Manchester United Women head coach as a dream come true, after signing a two-year contract until 2028, with the option of a further year. The Spanish coach will replace internationalsMarc Skinner, whose surprise departure was announced on Monday morning. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:10 PMEva Olid appointed new Man Utd head coach
Manchester United have announced that Eva Olid is the new women's team manager after signing a two-year contract.The Spaniard has spent the last four seasons at Hearts, developing a young team on a sm...
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