Manchester United have announced the permanent signing of Melvine Malard until the summer of 2027.

Malard signed for the Red Devils in summer of 2023 on a season-long loan spell from Division 1 Féminine side, Lyon. The 2023/24 season saw Malard make 29 appearances for the club, scoring 7 goals during her tenure.

Speaking to the club in an offical press release, Malard expressed “I am very happy to make my stay here at Manchester United permanent, after this great club and this great city became my home last season. Here I felt loved. Thank you to the fans for welcoming me so well – I will do what it takes to give you even more than last season and I look forward to more winning seasons together.”

Manchester United manager, Marc Skinner, expressed his delight after signing the French goal scorer:

“Melvine is an excellent character on and off the pitch, with winning pedigree, who we are delighted to see join our Manchester United family on a permanent basis. She has already given our fans some great memories and will no doubt continue to do so in the coming seasons.”