Man Utd Women have confirmed that Mexico national team captain Rebeca Bernal has agreed to join them on a three-year contract.
The midfielder has 78 caps for her country and nine goals, including the winner in the 2023 Pan American Games final.
The former Monterrey mainstay of 223 matches joins from NWSL side Washington Spirit, where she made 50 appearances and played a key role in their Challenge Cup triumph.
Bernal told manutd.com: “I have experienced a lot of special moments in my career; the privilege of representing Manchester United is truly incredible.
“It is clear that I am joining a great environment, Eva [Olid] is an excellent coach, and you can see the determination throughout the whole squad to be successful.
“I cannot wait to begin this new chapter; to give everything, bringing all of my experience and passion, to help push the team and fight together to achieve our ambitions.”
Matt Johnson, director of women’s football, said: “Rebeca is an outstanding player who brings quality, leadership and experience to our young exciting squad.
“She possesses the required determination to succeed and winning mentality to thrive at Manchester United.”