Ona Batlle has returned to Barcelona on a three-year deal, with a contract offer from Manchester United arriving too late to keep her in England.
The 24-year-old defender was presented with fresh terms by the Red Devils, but the decision had already been made by that point to return to her roots in Catalunya as a free agent, according to The Athletic.
Batlle has told Barcelona’s official website: “It has always been my dream to be in the Barca first team. It’s true that I left, but I did it with the mindset that I could come back. I’m really looking forward to and excited to share the dressing room and experiences with the players I’ll be with. For me, Barca has always been in my heart and it’s not easy to say no. From the first moment I have had it in mind. I have a lot more experience than when I left. I’ve been travelling, even to England, where I’ve been very happy but I’m very happy to be able to come back and continue my career here.”
