Manchester United Women have completed the signing of Sweden defender Anna Sandberg from BK Hacken.
The 21-year-old has signed a three-year deal which runs until 2027 with the option of a further year.
She becomes United’s fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Elisabeth Terland, Dominique Janssen and Melvine Malard, whose loan move from Lyon has been made permanent.
“I’m very happy and grateful to sign for this big club, Manchester United,” Sandberg said. “I hope I can help our team with my qualities and deliver many winning moments for our fantastic fans.”
Sandberg joined Hacken from fellow Swedish side KIF Orebro in 2022. She made seven Champions League appearances last season as her side progressed from a difficult group and into the quarter-finals at the expense of Real Madrid and Paris FC.
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The left-back made her Sweden debut in 2023 and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals at last summer’s World Cup, featuring once at the tournament.
“We are delighted to have Anna join our Manchester United family,” added United head coach Marc Skinner. “She is a talented young player, who already has a wealth of international and Champions League experience. We look forward to seeing her develop further in red.”
United finished fifth in the Women’s Super League (WSL) last season and a number of players have departed this summer following the conclusion of their contracts, including goalkeeper Mary Earps, captain Katie Zelem and winger Lucia Garcia. Forward Nikita Parris, meanwhile, has had her contract extended.
Skinner’s side begin the 2024-25 WSL campaign at home to West Ham United.
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