27-year-old won league and cup double at Bayern Munich
Deal will allow Dominique Janssen to move into defence
Manchester United have completed their first signing of this summer’s Women’s Super League transfer window, bolstering their midfield with the addition of the Sweden international Julia Zigiotti Olme from the German champions Bayern Munich.
The defensive midfielder was one of Sweden’s top performers at Euro 2025, starting three of four matches, including their quarter-final against England, where she was one of only two of Sweden’s seven takers to successfully convert her penalty in the dramatic shootout.
She was targeted by Manchester United because of her work rate in midfield, her positioning and experience of winning trophies, including helping Bayern Munich to a league and cup double last season. The 27-year-old spent one season with the Frauen Bundesliga side after playing for Brighton for two campaigns in England. She is also a former title-winner in Sweden with Häcken.
