Grace Clinton excelled on loan at Tottenham last season but United must now ensure they get the best out of her in a red shirt
As Manchester United set to work dismantling Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's FA Cup final, there was one player inside Wembley Stadium whose loyalties were split.
The 21-year-old - who also excelled on loan at Championship side Bristol City in 2022/23 - seemed to relish her time at Spurs, forging a close friendship with teammate Celin Bizet and flourishing under the watchful eye of Vilahamn. “Confidence for me comes from the manager, and both Robert and Sarina have given me so much of that this season,” Clinton told the MEN earlier this year.
While part of Clinton's heart might always belong to Spurs, her focus will now turn to transforming United into a consistent force in the Women's Super League , with the former Everton prodigy set to return to Leigh Sports Village as Marc Skinner's side ramp up their pre-season preparations. Despite beating Tottenham to the FA Cup trophy last term, the Reds faltered in the top flight, finishing in fifth place and winning just 10 of their league games.
"We don't get the credit that we identified her qualities at Everton, we brought her to Manchester United, gave her six months, sent her on loan at Bristol – she got experience. She then went on loan to Tottenham to get more experience. I don't think people recognise that – there is a plan for each individual we bring into the club.
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