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Manchester United negotiates transfer for Washington Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Manchester United negotiates transfer for Washington Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal
Summary

Manchester United is finalizing a deal to sign Rebeca Bernal from the Washington Spirit. The Mexican international defender was absent from the Spirit's match against Bay FC today due to an excused absence. Bernal joined the Washington Spirit before the 2025 NWSL season on a three-year contract that runs through 2027. Manchester United officials remain confident that an agreement will be reached with the NWSL club before the Women’s Super League transfer window closes on Thursday. The defender has played as both a center back and a defensive midfielder for the Washington Spirit during her tenure in the league.

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Status Watch
  • •Manchester United is working to finalize a transfer deal for Rebeca Bernal
  • •Bernal missed today's Washington Spirit match against Bay FC with an excused absence
  • •The WSL transfer window is scheduled to close on Thursday
  • •Bernal holds a contract with the Washington Spirit through the 2027 season
Latest Updates
  • 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rebeca Bernal: Man United Women’s newest recruit outlines how she will be a huge boost for the team
  • 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Rebeca Bernal: Man United Women announce signing of history-maker
  • 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Historic signing! Rebeca Bernal joins Manchester United Women
  • 11:15 PMESPN Soccer — Man United sign Mexico's Bernal from Washington
  • 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Washington Spirit transfer Mexico star Rebeca Bernal to Manchester United
  • 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico national team captain Rebeca Bernal joins Manchester United from Washington Spirit
  • 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Spirit’s Rebeca Bernal nearing Manchester United move
  • 8:21 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd near deal for Mexico's Bernal
What they're saying
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Washington Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal is nearing a transfer to Manchester United, ahead of Thursday’s Women’s Super League transfer deadline. The 28-year-old Mexico international, who is capable of playing in both in defence and in midfield, would become United’s fourth signing of the summer following goalkeeper Janina Leitzig, defender Andrea Medina and winger Monica Jusu Bah if a deal can be completed. Bernal remains under contract with Washington through the 2027 season, meaning United nee

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1Manchester United Women have signed Mexican midfielder Rebeca Bernal in the last days of the summer transfer window.The 29-year-old has played 78 times for Mexico and brings a wealth of experience to...

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2As the transfer window draws to a close, Manchester United Women have signed their fourth player of the summer.Fourth summer signingThe Red Devils started off the summer with the addition of Andrea M...

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