Manchester United Women have named Eva Olid as their new head coach, handing the Spaniard the biggest job of her coaching career after her remarkable success with Hearts Women in Scotland.
The 40-year-old arrives at Old Trafford on a deal running until June 2028. She will replace Marc Skinner and begin a new chapter for the club ahead of the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season.
Olid earned widespread praise during her time at Hearts, in which she guided the club from Scotland’s second tier to its first-ever Scottish Women’s Premier League title. That achievement made her one of the brightest young coaches in women’s football.
Reacting to her appointment, an emotional Olid described joining Manchester United as a lifelong ambition.
“It is a dream come true to become head coach of Manchester United.”
She also revealed what convinced her to take the job.
“From my first conversations with the club, I could see the passion and ambition to continue building a successful women’s team. The infrastructure, the talented squad and the exciting young players coming through the academy make this a fantastic opportunity.”
Manchester United said Olid’s ability to develop players and build successful teams made her the best candidate for the role as the club looks to compete for major honours both at home and in Europe.
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