Irene Guerrero | World Cup winner signs from Atlético

[top1whoisman]

26-year old Spanish midfielder has signed for United. Guerrero was one of Spain’s captains leading them to World Cup glory, although she only came on as a sub in three of their matches.

The experienced midfielder has represented Real Betis (106 appearances/6 goals), Levante (54/4) and Atlético de Madrid (26/0) in her career thus far. 13 assists in 76 league matches for Betis, six of which in her last season there. She made four UWCL appearances for Levante.

Guerrero converted her penalty in the Copa de la Reina final when Atleti beat rivals Real Madrid in the shootout.

168cm tall Guerrero made her international debut in 2019 and has 16 caps and 4 goals for Spain. She’s a childhood Betis fan. I found an inspiring Guardian article about Guerrero and her background here.

Vilde Bøe Risa has moved to the opposite direction.

¡Bienvenida!

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ps. Wonder if this means we’ve conceded the race for Cooney-Cross.

 

[top1whoisman]

Irene Guerrero:

“I feel very happy and very privileged to be here.

“I am very proud to be part of the Manchester United family and look forward to achieving all our goals together.”

Marc Skinner:

“Irene is a World Cup winner whose quality is an excellent addition to our team.

“The experience she brings, both domestically and internationally, will be key as we pursue success across the multiple competitions we face this season.

“We are delighted to bring a player of Irene’s stature to Manchester United Women.”

Polly Bancroft:

“Irene’s signing is the latest example of the ambition of Manchester United Women, and we cannot wait to see her pull on our famous red shirt and entertain our magnificent fans – at home and in Europe.”

 

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[Himannv]

Welcome to Manchester!

 

[Lyng]

Welcome!

 

[Grande]

It will be interesting to see how she can contribute to our play in midfield. If she is as hardworking and comfortable in passing as is my impression, it might suit Skinner’s brand of football very well.

 

[jojojo]

I'm finding it hard to get past my brain wanting United to get a, "Guerrerrrrrooo..." moment, but this time as our celebration.

 

[top1whoisman]

I'm finding it hard to get past my brain wanting United to get a, "Guerrerrrrrooo..." moment, but this time as our celebration.

Fingers crossed!

 

[izak]

We should be signing the Spanish number 6 instead

 

[Ubik]

We should be signing the Spanish number 6 instead

Bonmati? I think we should aim high, but let's keep it realistic

 

[Vidyoyo]

Any relation to Vladimir Guerrero?

 

[jojojo]

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[Annihilate Now!]

Marc Skinner:
“Irene is a World Cup winner whose quality is an excellent addition to our team"

He sounds so happy he could kiss her...


...too soon?

 

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[Lightbringer]

Irene has been dropped from Team Spain, good news for United?

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[Himannv]

Garcia made it though?

Edit: just realized who else didn’t make it..

 

[jojojo]

Garcia made it though?

Edit: just realized who else didn’t make it..

Unfortunately it looks like RFEF is trying to remind the players who's boss. Several players who asked not to be called up are in the squad. I hope Lucia is well looked after by United during this.

 

[Himannv]

Unfortunately it looks like RFEF is trying to remind the players who's boss. Several players who asked not to be called up are in the squad. I hope Lucia is well looked after by United during this.

Didn't realize this and read up on it. Looks like the RFEF is a corrupt mess.

 

[jojojo]

Irene having lessons in Manc English...

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[jojojo]

Skinner explains why Irene has played 27 minutes in the WSL for us. Kind of.

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[Rood]

Hasn't she been mostly injured this season? How many times has she actually been available and not played

 

[jojojo]

Hasn't she been mostly injured this season? How many times has she actually been available and not played

Hard to know. She wasn't available until October, then missed November due to a knee injury. We know she's spent quite a few matches on the bench or available, but we don't really know which of those games she was ready to start, or to play significant minutes in.

It's more the description of the reasoning that Skinner gives that's interesting. Because I don't see where she gets that United/WSL experience.

From where I'm sitting - he doesn't bring her on when we're doing well, because we're playing well. He doesn't bring her on when we're playing badly, because he needs goals and goes to his supersub goalscorers. Which basically means she's waiting for Zelem and Toone to get injured simultaneously - and I'm hoping that never happens

 

[Ubik]

Skinner explains why Irene has played 27 minutes in the WSL for us. Kind of.

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Does this mean he'd also stick Bonmati on the bench for a year, because she might not be equipped to deal with Brighton's midfield?

 

[jojojo]

Does this mean he'd also stick Bonmati on the bench for a year, because she might not be equipped to deal with Brighton's midfield?

They just have to fit in with how we play. Because as we all know, the way we play wins trophies.

Something like that.

 

[Demon Barber]

They just have to fit in with how we play. Because as we all know, the way we play wins trophies.

Something like that.

Yeah, something like that. I fall asleep listening to him, and feel the same way reading his words.

 

[top1whoisman]

A whopping total of 26 minutes of WSL football. Another 126 minutes in the cups. If you’re not going to play them, might as well have academy players on the bench.