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Transfer: Manchester United sign new goalkeeper


Manchester United have announced the signing of Goalkeeper Mary Earps for the club’s women’s team.

The 26-year-old joined United from German side, VfL Wolfsburg.

She was a member of the England squad to the recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup.

A statement on the club’s official website reads, “Manchester United is delighted to confirm the signing of Mary Earps for the club’s women’s team.

“The 26-year-old goalkeeper spent the 2018/19 season with German side VfL Wolfsburg and was most recently part of the England women’s national team that participated in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“Earps has also had spells at several Women’s Super League sides, having spent time at Reading, Bristol and Birmingham in recent years. Earps was part of the Lionesses squad that finished fourth at this summer’s Women’s World Cup in France.”

Mary Earps told the club’s website: “I’m delighted to have signed for Manchester United. Something special is happening at the club and I’m excited to become a part of that. I feel like this is the perfect place for me to reach the next level in my career. I can’t wait to get started!”