Leah Galton joins Burnley on a free transfer from Manchester United
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Former Manchester United winger Leah Galton has signed with Burnley on a free transfer, confirming her move via a club press release. The 32-year-old has agreed to a one-year deal with an option for another year after leaving Manchester United this summer, where she made 172 appearances and scored 44 goals. Galton expressed excitement about her new opportunity at Burnley, noting the club's training facilities and her eagerness to contribute to the team's success in Barclays WSL2. Burnley’s next match is against Wolverhampton Wanderers this Friday evening.
- •Galton has signed a one-year contract with Burnley.
- •She left Manchester United after eight years with the club.
- •Galton aims to help Burnley compete in Barclays WSL2.
- •She described the training ground as excellent and is eager to play soon.
- •Burnley will play Wolverhampton Wanderers next on Friday.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Former Man United Women star Leah Galton signs for Burnley
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — WSL2: Leah Galton signs for Burnley after Man United departure
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Burnley sign former Man Utd winger Leah Galton
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Manchester United ace Galton seals shock Burnley move
"1Former Manchester United Women star Leah Galton has joined a new club.United careerGalton started her career at Leeds United before joining Sky Blue FC in 2016.After spending a year at Bayern Munich,...
"Former Manchester United winger Leah Galton has joined Burnley on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Clarettes this morning.The 32-year...
"Burnley have completed the surprise signing of winger Leah Galton until the end of the season.The former Manchester United player was a free agent after having left the Red Devils in the summer. She ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:05 AMOfficial: Former Man United Women star Leah Galton signs for Burnley
1Former Manchester United Women star Leah Galton has joined a new club.United careerGalton started her career at Leeds United before joining Sky Blue FC in 2016.After spending a year at Bayern Munich,...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:30 PMWSL2: Leah Galton signs for Burnley after Man United departure
Burnley have announced the signing of experienced winger Leah Galton on a one-year contract. The club hold also the option to extend her deal by a further 12 months.The 32-year-old arrives at Burnle...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:55 AMBurnley sign former Man Utd winger Leah Galton
Burnley have completed the surprise signing of winger Leah Galton until the end of the season.The former Manchester United player was a free agent after having left the Red Devils in the summer. She ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:25 AMFormer Manchester United ace Galton seals shock Burnley move
Former Manchester United winger Leah Galton has joined Burnley on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Clarettes this morning.The 32-year...
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