In a recent signing, Manchester United Football Club has acquired the talented Japanese footballer Hinata Miyazawa, who gained recognition by winning the Golden Boot at the Women’s World Cup.
The transfer fee remains undisclosed.
Hinata, a midfielder, previously played for the Mynavi Sendai team in the WE League before joining the English football club.
Liverpool had been the frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old but United swooped in after failing to sign Kerolin from North Carolina Courage.
United are likely to return for the Brazilian forward in January, with the American club unwilling to sell her before their season finishes in November.
Miyazawa becomes United’s fifth signing of the summer, joining Brazilian forward Geyse, youngsters Emma Watson and Evie Rabjohn and defender Gemma Evans.
At the World Cup, Miyazawa’s outstanding performance caught everyone’s attention as she emerged as the only non-European player to win an award.
She scored five goals in four games for the Japanese team known as the “Nadeshiko,” who unfortunately were eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-finals.
Her attacking prowess was instrumental in securing the Golden Boot, awarded to the competition’s leading goal scorer.
Hinata, in a statement, expressed her elation at joining the Manchester United family and team.
She also expressed her eagerness to display her style of play which will undoubtedly excite the fans.
Man Utd’s head of women’s football Polly Bancroft is thrilled to have Hinata on board and is looking forward to her contribution to the team’s success.
Bancroft praised Hinata’s attacking quality, which was evident in her performances at the Women’s World Cup.
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It is noteworthy that Hinata’s performance at the tournament was exceptional. She found the net five times in five appearances, making her the top scorer of the competition.
Not only that, she also received the Visa Player of the Match trophy in three of those five games, demonstrating her prowess on the field.
