Manchester United have confirmed Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months. The 40-year-old Spaniard replaces Marc Skinner, who departed by mutual consent just one month before the Women's Super League season begins.

Olid arrives from Hearts, where she transformed the club by leading them to their first Scottish Women's Premier League title. Known for a high-scoring, attacking 3-4-3 formation, she has a proven track record of developing young talent. United's director of women's football, Matt Johnson, stated that Olid's commitment to developing homegrown players makes her the perfect coach for this new era.

As United prepares to face London City Lionesses on 4 September, all eyes will be on Olid to see if her tactical expertise and player development skills can translate to the WSL. The appointment follows a swift recruitment process aimed at fulfilling the club's ambitions for its women's team.