Aoife Mannion switched sides in Manchester and is ready for the start of the FA WSL season

Aoife Mannion switched sides in Manchester and is ready for her breakthrough at the Barclays FA Women’s Super League. The defender signed with manchester United after filed to make her mark on the blue side of the city.

Aoife Mannion signed for Manchester City in 2019 from Birmingham City. A serious ACL injury in October 2019 – just three months and 10 days after joining the club – saw her out of action until February this year, keeping her off the field for 458 days. She made just 11 appearances for Manchester City before leaving at the end of her contract last season.

“I think the attraction of United speaks for itself. It was a really exciting prospect and I knew a few of the girls and the journey they seemed to be on. It seemed like one I really wanted to be a part of and so it felt natural”, said Aoife Mannion. “I did have some good moments in the two years at City and obviously there is always going to be talk when you go from one side of the city to the other, but all in all, I’m really happy, I’m really settled and I’m quite excited for the season”, added she.

Mannion’s arrival at United sees her reunited with Marc Skinner, who she knows from her time at Birmingham.