Manchester United Women’s Safia Middleton-Patel and Jess Simpson have put pen-to-paper on their first professional contracts with the club.
The duo comprised the Under-21 WSL Academy League and cup-winning side last season, before stepping up to the first team this season.
Simpson, who has been at the club since the age of 11, made her first appearance in the 10-0 friendly victory over Birkirkara FC in Malta. Meanwhile, Middleton-Patel, who has called the club home since the age of 15, has served as back-up to Mary Earps, Sophie Baggaley and Emily Ramsay and made impressive strides in the Welsh national team set-up.
