Manchester United have signed Mexican international Rebeca Bernal from the Washington Spirit, marking a significant addition to their women’s team. The 29-year-old midfielder and defender joins on a three-year contract believed to be worth up to £300,000. Bernal will become the first Mexican player to feature in the Women’s Super League (WSL), the top-tier women’s football league in England. This move highlights the growing international appeal of the WSL and Manchester United’s efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. Bernal has had a long and successful career, making 223 appearances for CF Monterrey in Mexico before moving to the Washington Spirit in the United States. She played a key role in helping her team win the Challenge Cup, a major competition in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). At the international level, she has represented Mexico 78 times, scoring nine goals. Her most notable achievement came in the 2023 Pan American Games, where she scored the winning goal in the final as Mexico defeated Chile to claim their first-ever gold medal in women’s football. Rebeca Bernal expressed her excitement about joining Manchester United, stating, "I have experienced a lot of special moments in my career, and the privilege of representing Manchester United is truly incredible. I cannot wait to begin this new chapter, to give everything and bring all of my experience and passion to help push the team achieve our ambitions." United’s director of women’s football, Matt Johnson, praised Bernal’s qualities, saying, "Rebeca is an outstanding player who brings quality, leadership, and experience to our young, exciting squad. She possesses the required determination to succeed and winning mentality to thrive at Manchester United." This signing is part of a busy summer for Manchester United, who have already added defender Andrea Medina, goalkeeper Janina Leitzig, and Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah to their roster. The WSL transfer window is set to close on Thursday at 23:00 BST, after which no more signings can be made. Manchester United’s new manager, Eva Olid, will lead the team in their opening match of the season, which is scheduled for Friday at 19:00 BST against London City Lionesses.