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Manchester United Women extend contracts of five key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Manchester United Women extend contracts of five key players

Summary

Manchester United Women have activated one-year contract extensions for five players, ensuring their futures with the club until the end of the 2027/28 season. Mared Griffiths, Dominique Janssen, Lucy Newell, Anna Sandberg, and Julia Zigiotti have all seen their contracts extended. Manager Eva Olid expressed enthusiasm about continuing to develop these players within a positive team atmosphere, especially as they aim to maintain their unbeaten run of 10 matches. The team is set to face Aston Villa at Villa Park this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Five players extended contracts until 2027/28
•Eva Olid emphasizes player development and team atmosphere
•United Women unbeaten in 10 matches
•Next match against Aston Villa this weekend
•Griffiths has six goals this season, including a hat-trick

Latest Updates

7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Man United Women lock down future of five impressive stars that Eva Olid is excited to work with

What they're saying

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Manchester United Women have been busy organising the future of several players ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.The Red Devils are on a positive run, having not lost in 10 matches overal...
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