Spanish defender Andrea Medina has settled in quickly at Manchester United Women following her summer move, speaking about her positive start ahead of the club's WSL opener. The 22-year-old, the first signing of the window, detailed her smooth adaptation in an interview with the club's official media, as reported by sports.yahoo.com. Manchester United Women begin their league campaign tonight against London City Lionesses, looking to improve on their current position of 9th in the FA WSL with 0 points from one game.
How has Andrea Medina adapted so quickly?
Andrea Medina credits her new teammates for making her feel welcome from the moment she arrived. The defender, who faced United three times in the Champions League last season while with Atlético, said she had already analysed the squad before joining. "Honestly, really well. I'm so happy to have arrived in Manchester with my teammates, who have treated me so well from the very beginning," Medina said. She explained that she cannot pick just one player who helped her because everyone in the group contributed to making her feel at home.
Specific teammates like Simi Awujo and Fridolina Rolfö have assisted by speaking Spanish with her. Beyond the dressing room, Medina is actively learning English to settle faster. Her teacher is even introducing her to local Mancunian slang, a step she understands is important for full integration off the pitch.
What does Medina think of Manchester and the club?
The Spanish international described Manchester as a very beautiful city and said she has been happy since arriving. She is excited to explore it by going out for coffees and spending time outside her house. On the football side, her passion is clear. Medina described herself as a very passionate person for football and stated that Manchester United Women is one of the best teams in the world and in history for her.
She affirmed her commitment, saying she will give everything for the badge while she is at the club. This dedication comes as the team aims to close the three-point gap to league leaders Liverpool W in the early standings.
What is the immediate context for her debut?
Manager Eva Olid takes charge of her first competitive match tonight against London City Lionesses. Up to four new players could make their debuts in this opening fixture. Medina is one of those in contention, and her anticipation is palpable. "I'm really looking forward to the league starting. I can't wait to compete and feel that football feeling again," she stated.
The team will be eager to bounce back from an opening-day defeat that left them with a -1 goal difference, having scored once but conceded twice. You can view the full schedule for the season ahead on our fixtures page. Medina's readiness adds a fresh option to the defensive unit, details of which are available in the club's squad list.
The focus now shifts to the pitch at Leigh Sports Village, where Medina hopes her rapid settling-in period translates into an immediate impact for Manchester United Women.
