Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Eva Olid as the club's new women's head coach, with the Spaniard signing a contract until 2028 and the option of a further year.

Olid replaces Marc Skinner, who left the club by mutual consent earlier this week after five years in charge. She arrives at Leigh Sports Village after leading Hearts to their first Scottish Women's Premier League title.

How Eva Olid Earned The Manchester United Job

The 40-year-old spent five years with Hearts, taking charge in 2021 before overseeing the most successful period in the club's history.

Under Olid, Hearts won their first-ever SWPL title during the 2025-26 season, finishing as the league's top scorers with 85 goals. She also guided the club to their first domestic cup final and established them as genuine challengers in Scottish women's football.

Before her success at Hearts, Olid worked within the Scotland women's national team setup and built a strong reputation for developing young talent.

What Eva Olid said

Speaking after her appointment, Olid described the move as the biggest opportunity of her coaching career.

"The opportunity to become head coach of Manchester United Women is a dream come true.

"There is already so much talent within our squad and I am excited to work with the players to support them to fulfil their immense potential."

Manchester United director of women's football Matt Johnson also highlighted why the club identified Olid as the ideal successor.

"Eva is the perfect coach to lead us into an exciting new era. She shares our commitment to developing exciting homegrown and young players."

How Eva Olid Wants Manchester United To Play

Olid's Hearts side earned praise for playing proactive, attacking football while remaining tactically flexible.

Typically lining up in a 3-4-3 formation, her teams looked to dominate possession but were equally dangerous in transition. Hearts finished as the highest-scoring side in Scotland last season, while also ranking among the league's strongest defensive teams.

Her tactical philosophy should suit Manchester United's attacking players, including Ella Toone, Lea Schuller and Elisabeth Terland, with an emphasis on creating high-quality chances rather than simply controlling possession.

Why Youth Development Is Central To Eva Olid's Philosophy

One of the key reasons behind United's appointment was Olid's track record of improving young footballers.

During her time in Scotland, she handed senior debuts to several academy prospects, including twins Erin and Jess Husband at just 15 years old, while consistently developing players across the squad.

That commitment to youth development aligns with Manchester United's long-term vision as they continue to invest in academy talent.

What's Next For Manchester United Women?

Olid inherits a side looking to bounce back after an inconsistent campaign that saw United finish fourth in the WSL and miss out on UEFA Women's Champions League qualification.

The club has already lost several key players this summer, meaning Olid's first task will be rebuilding confidence and preparing her squad for the opening day of the 2026-27 season, when United travel to face London City Lionesses on 4 September.

While she arrives without previous WSL experience, Olid has already shown she can transform teams, and United will hope she can bring that same winning mentality to one of England's biggest clubs.