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Hanna Lundkvist made 34 appearances for Atletico Madrid, Manchester United's next Champions League opponents Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sweden international Hanna Lundkvist. The right-back, who left American club San Diego Wave last week, will join Women's Super League side United on 1 January on a contract running until June 2029. Lundkvist, 23, started every game for her country at Euro 2025 and has 17 international caps. The defender, who has also played for Atletico Madrid and Hammarby, will join Sweden team-mates Anna Sandberg, Fridolina Rolfo and Julia Zigiotti Olme at United. Lundkvist said she was drawn to the opportunity to compete in the Champions League and the Women's Super League, which she described as "one of the strongest leagues in the world". Manchester United are fourth in the WSL table and the Champions League debutants will play Lundkvist's former club Atletico in a knockout phase play-off in February. "Speaking with [Manchester United head coach] Marc [Skinner] and the coaches confirmed all of the great things I have heard about the culture of the team here, " Lundkvist added. Lundkvist is the first addition of what manager Skinner promised would be an "aggressive" transfer window for the club. Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Premier League: Five games under way as Arsenal and Brentford score early goals 'Are you not entertained? ' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test Scottish Premiership: Livingston & Celtic share four goals in ridiculous first 10 minutes Holiday crimes to crack and a heartwarming reunion on the line His Majesty The King expresses his passion for nature Preview Lucy Worsley's investigation of an unsolved case Discover the history behind the futuristic hoverboards 'Are you not entertained? ' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne. Video England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport 'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph Watch: Celtic's Mc Aneny scores after just four seconds. Video Watch: Celtic's Mc Aneny scores after just four seconds Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.