Official: Mared Griffiths seals loan move from United Women to Sunderland

Manchester United Women have had a very busy January. Moves The Red Devils advanced to the final of the League Cup and the fifth round of the FA Cup. They also moved up to second place in the Women’s Super League table. Marc Skinner’s side also completed the signing of Lea Schuller and Swedish duo Hanna Lundkvist and Ellen Wangerheim. Hannah Blundell, Lucy Newell and Emma Watson went the other way to various loan clubs to gain more first-team experience, while Rachel Williams and Geyse left the club permanently. Last move 18-year-old Mared Griffiths was the last United Women player to make a move in the winter window as she sealed a loan switch to Sunderland. The Manchester United club website reported that, “Mared Griffiths has signed for Sunderland Women, on a loan deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.” The site also added that, “it’s a first spell away from United for the 18-year-old midfielder, who signed her maiden professional contract with the club last summer.” Griffiths impressively scored twice on her debut last season away to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup. Sunderland also commented on the move, stating on their club website that, “SAFC Women is delighted to announce the signing of Mared Griffiths on loan from Manchester United until the end of the 2025-26 season.” Sunderland Head Coach Mel Reay said, “we’re delighted to add Mared to our squad for the rest of the season. She’s an exciting, attacking young player who’s ready to take the next step into senior football and we hope we can help her to do that while allowing her to contribute effectively to our team.” Sunderland and Griffiths will host Sheffield United in the Women’s Super League 2 on Friday evening. ℹ️ Good luck to Mared Griffiths, who has joined Sunderland on loan for the remainder of the season. Show them what you’ve got, Mared 🤝 pic.twitter.com/KYj6Mka6KE — Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) February 3, 2026 We are delighted to announce the signing of Mared Griffiths on loan from Manchester United until the end of the 2025-26 season! ❤️ — Sunderland AFC Women (@SAFCWomen) February 3, 2026 Featured image Naomi Baker via Getty Images 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.