The captain of the Venezuelan team, Deyna Castellanos, already has a new goal. Last Friday, January 26, Manchester City, a team in which the Vinotinto reference existed for the last two seasons, announced the sale of the soccer player to Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) of the United States.
“Everyone at Manchester City wishes Deyna all the best for the future and we would like to thank her for all her contributions during her time at the club,” reads the message sent by The Citizen to the Venezuelan goalscorer who returns to football. American after five years.
The 2024 season will be the first in which Bay FC competes in the NWSL. Photo: Bay FC
Deyna Castellanos on Bay FC: She will look to make an immediate impact
In the words of Lucy Rushton, the Venezuelan player is a “tremendous talent” and the hope is that it won't be long before she is a big name in the league and on San Francisco's squad.
Likewise, it is important to mention that Castellanos has signed a contract worth 1.8 million for two seasons with the North American team, making the Aragüeña the highest paid football player in the highest football category in the country.
The return of Deyna Castellanos to the United States
The Vinotinto striker returns to American soccer after her time in Europe, where she wore the jerseys of Atlético de Madrid and Manchester City. This time, however, he'll be doing it professionally, as the last time Castellanos showcased his talent with the ball was during his time in college football, when he defended the colors for the Florida State Seminoles.
In 2017, thanks to his season, he reached third place in the FIFA The Best Award. Photo: The National
How many goals did Deyna Castellanos score at Manchester City?
Deyna Castellanos signed for Manchester City at the start of the 2022/23 season and scored a total of 5 goals in 36 games played during her stay in the light blue squad. Likewise, it established itself as a useful substitute for the team's games in the Women's Super League.
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