Official: United Women midfield star joins surprise club in search of more game time

Manchester United Women have made another move in the January transfer window. Busy window Marc Skinner’s side have already significantly boosted their squad with the arrivals of Swedish duo Hanna Lundkvist and Ellen Wangerheim. They have also impressively signed lethal German striker Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich. The Red Devils have also been busy on the loan front, sending Hannah Blundell to Everton for the rest of the season and Lucy Newell to Crystal Palace. Geyse and Rachel Williams have also left the club permanently. Emma Watson United have decided on the future of another one of their young starlets ahead of the rest of the season. Scottish midfielder Watson was recalled from her loan spell at Crystal Palace, where she played six matches in the Women’s Super League 2, providing one assist. The club’s official website reported that, “Manchester United Women midfielder Emma Watson has joined Tigres on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season, subject to registration.” The site also added that, “she will now gain experience in Liga MX Femenil for the second part of the campaign, and Marc Skinner hopes she can get minutes on the pitch and develop over in Mexico.” Commenting on the move, Skinner said, “this a different type of experience for Emma, which will also help her grow. In this next block, we need her to play, because I want her to realise the great talent she is.” ℹ️ Emma Watson has joined Tigres on loan until the end of the 2025/26 campaign, subject to registration. Best of luck in Mexico, Emma 👊 pic.twitter.com/kLCnKHuNTV — Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) January 24, 2026 Tigres currently sit on top of the Liga MX Femenil with 13 wins from 17 matches. She will also come up against former teammate Geyse, as Club América sit third in the table. 🏴🔜🐯 ¡Talento joven y experiencia en la Women’s Super League inglesa! Emma Watson, mediocampista formada en el futbol británico y con recorrido internacional, ya es una Amazona. ¡Bienvenida a La U, Emma! 👋🐯 pic.twitter.com/pMuAQUV19B — Club Tigres Femenil 🐯 (@TigresFemenil) January 24, 2026 Tigres also commented on the move and stated, “young talent and experience in the English Women’s Super League! Emma Watson, a midfielder developed in British football with international experience, is now an Amazon. Welcome to La U, Emma!” Emma Watson 25/26 season Loan clubMatchesGoalsAssists Mins played Crystal Palace601178 Source: Fotmob.com 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.