Brighton & Hove Albion sign Manchester United defender George | OneFootball

Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Gabby George on a permanent deal.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls this morning.

The 29-year-old joins Brighton & Hove Albion off the back of a three-year spell with Manchester United. The Sussex club have paid an undisclosed six-figure fee to The Red Devils to secure the player’s services.

George has made 54 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions, winning the Adobe Women’s FA Cup with the club in 2023/2024. Despite appearing for The Red Devils on a regular basis, the defender was keen to get more minutes and has therefore moved to Brighton & Hove Albion.

After adding George to his squad, Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidošić said. “We are delighted to welcome Gabby to the club. Her versatility in defence gives us fantastic options and her technical quality on the ball will help elevate how we want to play. She understands what it takes to perform at the highest level in this league week in, week out, and her leadership both on and off the pitch will strengthen our group tremendously.

“We have big ambitions for the season ahead and adding a player of Gabby’s calibre and character is a massive step forward for us.”

George is Brighton & Hove Albion’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window.