Manchester United have confirmed the signing of former Reading defender Gemma Evans.
26-year-old Evans played over 30 times for the club since her 2021 arrival, but departed after the club were relegated to the Championship and opted for a part-time model.
Marc Skinner's Red Devils enjoyed a successful season, qualifying for the Champions League and reached the FA Cup final.
Introducing the newest member of our United family: @GemmaEvans19 👋😍#MUWomen
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) July 6, 2023
The Wales international said: “It’s a massive honour to sign here. It’s something I’ve dreamt about. The ambition of the club is what brought me here. Seeing how well the girls did last year was amazing. It’s just an unbelievable feeling to be here now. The progression of the club is something I want to be onboard with and help build on the amazing foundations already here.”
She was one of 13 first-team players who moved on at the end of the season, and becomes to second to find herself a new team.
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