Man Utd have confirmed that star full-back Ona Batlle has left the club to join European Champions Barcelona.
The Spaniard, widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the women's game, becomes the second big name to leave United in a matter of days. On Friday, it was confirmed forward Alessia Russo would also leave the Red Devils this month, despite having their most successful WSL season to date last term, where they were narrowly pipped to the league title by Chelsea.
Like Russo, Batlle departs on a free transfer after United failed to renew her contract. The 24-year-old, capped 28 times by Spain, played such a key role in her teams' title charge, she was nominated for Barclays WSL Player of the Season award at the end of the campaign.
