Manchester United appoints Eva Olid as women's head coach

Manchester United announced the appointment of 40‑year‑old Spanish coach Eva Olid as head coach of its women’s team on a two‑year contract with an option for a further year. Olid replaces Marc Skinner, who left by mutual consent after five seasons that included a Women’s FA Cup win and a Champions League quarter‑final appearance.

Olid arrives after guiding Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) to its first Scottish Women’s Premier League title and a domestic cup final, and after stints with Houston Dynamo and the Catalan Football Association. United cited her record of developing young talent as a key factor, aligning with the club’s strategy to nurture academy players and pursue long‑term success. The team begins the 2026‑27 Women’s Super League season on 4 September against London City Lionesses.

The appointment generated little movement in Manchester United’s fan token on the Chiliz platform, indicating limited immediate market impact.