Manchester United has signed Andrea Medina from Atletico Madrid, with the 22-year-old defender joining the club until June 2029, with the option of an additional year.

What happened?

Andrea Medina, who won the FIFA U20 World Cup and lifted the UEFA U19 Championship twice, made 131 appearances for Atletico Madrid in the past four seasons.

Why it matters for Manchester United

Medina's signing is a significant boost to Manchester United's defense, as they look to build on their current 3rd place standing in the Premier League, with 71 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDWW.

What comes next?

Manchester United's next fixture is against AC Milan at home on 2026-08-15, and with Medina's addition, they will be looking to continue their 4-game winning run, after their last result, a 3-0 win against Brighton on 2026-05-24. Matt Johnson, director of women's football at Manchester United, said Andrea Medina has all the technical attributes, character, and determination required to thrive at Manchester United. Andrea Medina said she is excited to join a team that is determined to write its own chapter. With Medina's impressive record at youth international level, Manchester United fans will be eager to see her in action, as the team looks to close the 14-point gap with leaders Arsenal.