Official: United Women FA Cup winning hero becomes latest to leave club in summer exodus

Manchester United Women have undergone some significant changes during the summer. Squad departures The club have failed to strengthen so far, with only Spaniard Andrea Medina signing for the club so far. There have been some veteran departures, such as Leah Galton and Hannah Blundell leaving. What’s more, Chelsea have had a bid accepted for star striker Melvine Malard. It was also reported yesterday that Birmingham City have sealed a deal for veteran centre-back Millie Turner. Lisa Naalsund exit Naalsund is the latest player to leave the club as United’s squad reshaping continues. The club’s official website announced that, “Lisa Naalsund has agreed a permanent transfer from Manchester United Women to Birmingham City.” She joined United in January 2023 and made 74 appearances, scoring eight goals. Once a Red, always a Red ❤️ We can’t thank you enough for your service, Lisa — best of luck for the future 🤝 🗞️ https://t.co/ybpGzbhNUe pic.twitter.com/mXCA11B8Y3 — Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) July 15, 2026 One of her biggest contributions came in the FA Cup final win over Tottenham Hotspur in 2024, when she registered two assists in the match. Naalsund also scored a brace last season in a 3-1 victory over rivals Liverpool in the Women’s Super League fixture. Lucky Commenting on her departure on Instagram, she said, “I’ve been lucky to share the pitch with so many incredible players who pushed me to improve and become better every day. I’ve played in big stadiums, in finals and in the Champions League, and in front of more people than I could ever have dreamt of.” She also took time to thank the fans who supported her and the team home and away. Finally, she signed off, “Manchester United will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for the memories, the friendships, the lessons, and the moments that will stay with me forever.” The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.