Select a region
Guernsey-born footballer Maya Le Tissier is on course to be picked up by Manchester United.
The 20-year-old has been playing for Brighton and Hove Albion in the Women’s Super League and is lauded as one of the best players in the English top division.
The defender is set to join Manchester United after the team agreed to pay her release clause. Her contract and the relevant paperwork is now close to being completed.
Maya was awarded the Channel Island Sports Personality of the Year trophy in 2019 and also represented England at the under-23 level.
View this post on Instagram
Deputy Peter Ferbrache, Chief Minister of Guernsey, commented: "What impressive and great news about our brightest football star.
"Her career has already been brilliant but her move to one of the most iconic and recognisable clubs in the world has the potential to take her career to another level. Guernsey should be so proud of this home-grown talent.
"Many congratulations, Maya."
Comments
Comments on this story express the views of the commentator only, not Bailiwick Publishing. We are unable to guarantee the accuracy of any of those comments.