Manchester United have confirmed the signing of forward Melvine Malard on a three-year deal. The France international spent last season on loan at Leigh Sports Village from Lyon, scoring five goals in 19 Women's Super League (WSL) appearances for Marc Skinner's side.
She also featured as a second-half substitute in the Women's FA Cup final as United beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 to clinch their first major trophy.
And the Reds have now triggered an option to buy the 24-year-old for an undisclosed fee, with Malard having signed a deal that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2027. READ MORE: United waiting for Yoro to make decision READ MORE: Mainoo had two turning points before his United debut "I am very happy to make my stay here at Manchester United permanent, after this great club and this great city became my home last season," Malard said. "Here I felt loved.
Thank you to the fans for welcoming me so well - I will do what it takes to give you even more than last season and I look forward to more winning seasons together." Manager Skinner added: "Melvine is an excellent character on and off the pitch, with winning pedigree, who we are delighted to see join our Manchester United family on a permanent basis.
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