Alessia Russo to leave Manchester United as a free agent

By: The Associated Press Posted: 5:55 AM CDT Friday, Jun. 16, 2023

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United's women's team as a free agent this summer, the club said on Friday.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United's women's team as a free agent this summer, the club said on Friday.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United’s women’s team as a free agent this summer, the club said on Friday.

The England international, who was the subject of a reported world-record bid of around $640,000 from Arsenal in January, continues to be linked with a move to the London club.

United had hoped to convince Russo to sign a new deal at the club, but has now confirmed she will leave when her contract expires at the end of June.

FILE - England's Alessia Russo smiles during a training session ahead of the Women Euro 2022 semi final soccer match between England and Sweden, at The Lensbury training center in Teddington, London, Monday, July 25, 2022. Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United women as a free agent this summer, the club said on Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

“It’s been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make,” Russo tweeted.

Russo joined United in 2020 and scored 26 goals in 59 appearances.

“Everyone at the football club would like to thank Alessia for her service and wish her luck for the future,” United said.

Had Russo’s proposed move to Arsenal gone ahead in January, it would have exceeded the fee Barcelona paid for Keira Walsh, which was reportedly in the region of $511,000 last year.