Adrena Leon joins Manchester United on a two-year contract turning down the chance to stay at West Ham; ”I couldn’t be more thrilled and honoured to join this historic Football Club I can’t wait to join this talented group and put on the famous red Jersey”.
Manchester United have signed Canada international Adrena Leon on a two-year contract.
Leon turned down the offer of a new deal at West Ham where she spent three and a half seasons with the East London side making 59 Appearances and scoring 13 goals.
The versatile forward has 81 caps for Canada and was an integral part of the Olympic gold-winning team at the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic Games.
Leon has scored 23 international goals and sits in the top 10 of Canada’s all-time leading goal scorers.
I couldn’t be more thrilled and honoured to join this historic Football Club; Leon told the club’s official website. To be the first Canadian female player to play for Manchester United fills me with immense pride and excitement”.
”I can’t wait to join this talented group and put on the famous red Jersey”, she said.
Man United women manager Marc Skinner added: Adiana is a player that will excite our fans an offer valuable experience both on and off the field.
Souce: Skysports
