Manchester United women's team part ways with coach Skinner ahead of new season

Manchester United women's head coach Marc Skinner has left ​the club by mutual agreement, the team ‌said on Monday, ending a five-year spell in charge weeks before the start of the new ​season.

Skinner, 43, took over in 2021 and ​had one year remaining on his contract. ⁠United open the Women's Super League ​season at London City on September 4.

"Marc Skinner ​has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual agreement," the club said ​in a statement.

"Marc leaves having made a ​significant contribution to the continued progress of Manchester United Women. ‌The ⁠club places on record its sincere thanks for his professionalism, commitment and dedication throughout his time at United, and wishes him ​every success in ​the future."

Skinner's ⁠exit comes months after he suggested the team needed more investment ​to build on their recent progress.

Speaking ​after ⁠United reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League and the League Cup final, Skinner ⁠said ​changes would be needed ​during the close season.

No successor was immediately announced by the ​club.

-Reuters