Sweden international signs four-year deal in major Nordic transfer
Manchester United have completed the signing of Sweden international winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Häcken.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Manchester United and will wear the number 23 shirt.
The transfer fee is understood to be around €450,000 (£385,000), making it one of the biggest transfer deals in the history of Nordic women’s football.
A Major Investment
Manchester United faced competition for Jusu Bah’s signature despite the winger still being under contract with BK Häcken until 2028.
The deal represents a significant investment in a player who has spent her entire senior career in Sweden but has already established herself at international level.
At just 23, Jusu Bah now gets the opportunity to take the next step in her career in the Women’s Super League.
From Umeå to BK Häcken
Jusu Bah began her senior career with Umeå, breaking into the Swedish football scene before making the move to BK Häcken in 2023.
She quickly became an important player for Häcken and continued to develop her reputation as one of Sweden’s promising attacking players.
Her time in Sweden also brought major silverware.
In May, Jusu Bah helped BK Häcken win the inaugural Women’s Europa Cup, adding European success to her growing list of achievements.
Sweden International
Jusu Bah has also established herself with the Swedish national team.
The winger has earned 11 senior caps for Sweden and featured in all six of the country’s Women’s World Cup qualifying matches this year.
Her international experience will now be combined with the demands of playing regularly in one of Europe’s most competitive domestic leagues.
Why Manchester United Wanted Her
Jusu Bah offers Manchester United another attacking option with significant room for further development.
At 23, she is young enough to continue improving but already has experience of senior football, European competition and international football.
Manchester United will be hoping that her pace, attacking ability and experience in Sweden can translate quickly to the WSL.
The long-term contract also demonstrates the club’s confidence in her potential.
Jusu Bah Excited by the Move
The Swedish winger expressed her excitement after completing the transfer.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling to join Manchester United.”
She also highlighted the atmosphere within the squad and the ambitions surrounding the club.
“There is a real togetherness in the group and you can feel the excitement from everyone for a big season ahead.”
Jusu Bah was particularly excited about working with Manchester United head coach Eva Olid.
“The opportunity to work with Eva Olid is perfect. Everybody knows the quality of her coaching and her ability to support players to reach their highest level.”
She added:
“I’m ready to keep pushing myself, help the team achieve our ambitions together and create special memories at this incredible club.”
Manchester United Still Active
Jusu Bah becomes Manchester United’s third signing ahead of the Women’s Super League transfer deadline.
The club had already brought in Andrea Medina from Atlético Madrid and goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City.
United are reportedly still hoping to add at least one more player before the window closes.
That suggests the club’s transfer business may not be finished yet.
Transfer Details
- Player: Monica Jusu Bah
- Age: 23
- Nationality: Sweden 🇸🇪
- Position: Winger
- Previous club: BK Häcken 🇸🇪
- New club: Manchester United 🇬🇧
- Transfer fee: €450,000 / £385,000
- Contract: Four years
- Shirt number: 23
- Sweden caps: 11
- European honour: Inaugural Women’s Europa Cup winner 🏆
- Previous club: Umeå
- Status: Official
Transfer Tribune Verdict
This is a statement signing for Manchester United.
The reported £385,000 fee makes this one of the biggest deals in Nordic women’s football, showing just how highly Jusu Bah is regarded.
She arrives with European silverware, international experience and plenty of room to develop further.
The move also fits Manchester United’s wider approach of strengthening the squad with players capable of contributing now while still having significant potential.
And with United reportedly looking for another signing before the window closes, there could still be more business to come. 👀
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