Manchester United ahead Adriana Leon has revealed that she determined to affix the membership after a dialog with supervisor Marc Skinner about his philosophy and magnificence of play.
The Canada worldwide was confirmed as a United participant earlier this month, signing a two-year contract with the membership to increase her time within the WSL after a spell with West Ham.
Leon is United’s first new signing of an necessary summer season through which attacking depth is primarily being focused after narrowly lacking out on a spot within the WSL prime three final season.
Skinner, appointed solely 5 weeks earlier than the 2021/22 marketing campaign started, was largely working with an inherited squad in his maiden season and is now beginning to put his personal stamp on issues. The gradual change and development by way of fashion alone was more and more evident because the season progressed as the prevailing gamers grew to become extra in tune together with his expectations.
“After talking to [Skinner] and listening to him on his teaching philosophy and the way in which that he needs his workforce to play, I simply felt that it aligned completely with my ambitions. After that decision, I knew that I needed to be a United participant,” Leon informed Canadian broadcaster TSN.
Leon, who performed extensively within the NWSL earlier than shifting to England in 2019, revealed she has ‘all the time been a United fan’, citing Cristiano Ronaldo as her favorite participant.
“It is one of many largest golf equipment on the planet. It is a workforce that, for my part, you may’t say no to. It simply felt like the suitable time to make that change, particularly with the World Cup subsequent 12 months. I used to be seeking to be a part of a aggressive membership, an formidable membership, and I simply felt like United was the suitable place,” she stated.
On prime of already saying the arrival of Leon, United have additionally signed veteran WSL striker Rachel Williams and are believed to be near a deal for Arsenal’s Nikita Parris.
Leon is presently in motion with Canada on the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, the place the reigning Olympic champions will play in a semi-final in opposition to Jamaica on Thursday.
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