Marc Skinner has signed a new contract to remain Manchester United’s women’s coach until the summer of 2027, with the possibility of an extra year.
Since arriving at the club in 2021, Skinner has led United to the first great honor of the club in women’s football with the 2024 FA Cup, after finishing the previous season.
His team also reached a second place finish in the 2022-23 women’s super league, providing a place in UEFA Women Champions League for the first time. In 119 matches as the main coach, Skinner has a winning report of nearly 65 percent.
He said: “It has been an absolute privilege to serve as the main coach for this fantastic football club for the last four years, and I am glad to extend my time in the role for at least two more years.
“We are building a new team, hungry with the aim of constantly challenging further trophies.
“There is still more hard work ahead, including this season, but players and staff have already shown their determination to succeed, and I am looking forward to making the next steps on our journey together.”
Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox said: “Marc’s record since the charge speaks for itself, having delivered our first women’s silver and put us firmly among the main teams in WSL.
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“After a big arrangement last summer, we have an exciting team, developing ready to compete for further success, and we are convinced that Marc is the right coach to lead that process.”
Manchester United’s chief of operation, Collette Roche added: “Building a successful and well -known women’s team is an important part of our wider strategy of football for the club.
“We appreciate the contribution that Marc has already made to this goal, and we are pleased that he will continue to play a key role in encouraging Manchester United at the forefront of growing up in women’s game.”
