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Former Manchester United attacking midfielder Grace Clinton has revealed her motivation for crossing the divide to hitch Manchester Metropolis.
United verify Clinton’s exit
Clinton’s future at United was the topic of hypothesis forward of switch deadline day, with Metropolis talked about as an occasion in her signature. Marc Skinner moved to quell these rumours, insisting that the membership had not knowledgeable him of any plans to dump Clinton.
Nevertheless, a latest report coated by The Peoples Individual relayed that United and Metropolis had reached an settlement over a swap deal involving Clinton and Jess Park.
Park’s arrival at United has since been introduced by United, who’ve additionally confirmed that Clinton has jumped ship.
A United assertion learn, “Manchester United can verify that midfielder Grace Clinton has accomplished a everlasting switch to Manchester Metropolis.”
“Everybody at United want to thank Grace for her service and want her luck for the long run.”
Clinton additionally posted a farewell message on Instagram, noting that her choice to exit United was as a result of she the Reds might not present her with the platform to develop.
Clinton reveals motive for United departure
Clinton wrote on Instagram, “Me and the membership have taken the choice to half methods over the previous few days.”
“To our supporters, from the day I signed as an adolescent I used to be overwhelmed by your help for me and the staff. You’re an unbelievable fanbase and all the time our twelfth participant.”
“This has been a really troublesome choice for me due to the love I’ve for my teammates and for you, the followers. Nevertheless, I really feel the way forward for the membership and I aren’t on the identical web page.”
“For me personally, the following step is about development, I wish to proceed to develop and study.”
“Thanks for all the pieces.”
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Clinton’s revelation comes at a time when some followers are voicing issues about the place the ladies’s staff stands in Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS’ priorities. Ratcliffe has brazenly prioritised the lads’s staff, a stance that inevitably pushes Skinner’s gamers additional down the pecking order.
United kick off their WSL season on Sunday after they host Leicester Metropolis.