Marc Skinner discusses Manchester United's Champions League exit and future plans
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Marc Skinner addressed Manchester United's elimination from the Women's Champions League by Bayern Munich in April. He emphasized the need for the club to focus on long-term ambitions rather than high-profile signings. With a limited transfer budget for the new season, his successor will likely have to rely on developing young talent rather than bringing in experienced players. Skinner’s comments reflect a shift in strategy as the club prepares for upcoming challenges.
- •Marc Skinner spoke on the consequences of Champions League exit after loss to Bayern.
- •Skinner notes the need to reassess club ambitions and strategies.
- •Manchester United may prioritize developing young players due to budget constraints.
- •Skinner's successor will likely face pressure to build a competitive squad.
- •The club's future transfer activities will focus on youth rather than major signings.
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"He divided opinion but made the most of a small budget – his successor must work with youngsters not big signings “If we want to compete at this later stage, we’ve seen what we’ve got to do, as a club. It’s our choice now, isn’t it? We have to look at what we seriously want to achieve … It takes, sometimes, a punch in the face to wake up.” Those were the words of the Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner after his side went out of the Women’s Champions League with elimination by Bayern Munich in April. Just over four months later, the bruise from that punch has faded, but so, it would seem, have the club’s ambitions to compete in the transfer market, and Skinner has decided not to get into the ring for another round. Continue reading...
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