Marc Skinner has signed a new two-year contract as Manchester United Women’s manager until June 2027, with option for a further year.
Skinner first took charge of Utd in Summer 2021 and guided them to Women’s Champions League qualification in his second season at the helm, before he then led them to a first major women’s cup title with victory over Tottenham in the Women’s FA Cup Final last season.
Explaining his decision to commit to a new contract for the next two seasons with option to extend for a further year until June 2028, Skinner believes that he is building a strong team to fight for titles in the future.
“It has been an absolute privilege to serve as head coach for this fantastic football club for the past four years, and I am delighted to be extending my time in the role for at least a further two years.
“We are building a young, hungry team with the aim of challenging consistently for further trophies. There is still more hard work ahead, including this season, but the players and staff have already shown their determination to succeed, and I am looking forward to us taking the next steps in our journey together.”
Utd’s Technical Director, Jason Wilcox added that Skinner is the ideal manager to lead the club forward and challenge for titles, as the team remain on course to achieve Women’s Champions League qualification via the Women’s Super League this season.
“Marc’s record since taking charge speaks for itself, having delivered our first major women’s silverware and firmly established us among the leading teams in the WSL.
“After a major overhaul last summer, we have an exciting, developing squad ready to compete for further success, and we are convinced that Marc is the right coach to lead that process.”
Utd Chief Operating Officer, Collette Roche is “delighted” to see Skinner remain “… a key role in the drive to put Manchester United at the forefront of growth in the women’s game.”
