Brighton & Hove Albion Sign Gabby George from Manchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion have officially completed the signing of Gabby George from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, with the move subject to the usual regulatory processes, as they announced on their website. The 29-year-old leaves United less than a year after signing a contract extension in January, ending her time at the club after making 54 appearances in all competitions, including 24 outings last season.
What Happened?
Gabby George joined Manchester United in September 2023 after spending almost a decade at Everton, where she established herself as one of the Women’s Super League’s most dependable defenders. During her spell on Merseyside, she featured 126 times, scored 7 goals, and helped Everton secure promotion back to the top flight in 2017. She also played her part in Manchester United Women’s historic 2023/24 FA Cup triumph, adding another major honour to her career before now embarking on a new challenge on the south coast.
Why it Matters for Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic believes George’s arrival will provide a major boost to his squad. “We are delighted to welcome Gabby to the club. Her versatility in defence gives us fantastic options and her technical quality on the ball will help elevate how we want to play. She understands what it takes to perform at the highest level in this league week in, week out, and her leadership both on and off the pitch will strengthen our group tremendously. We have big ambitions for the season ahead and adding a player of Gabby’s calibre and character is a massive step forward for us.”
What Comes Next?
Internationally, George progressed through every England youth age group before making her senior Lionesses debut in 2018, further highlighting the experience she brings to Brighton. Interestingly, football runs in the family, with George also being the cousin of former Manchester United academy graduate Jesse Lingard. While George now begins a new chapter with Brighton, her departure marks another notable change for Manchester United Women as the club continues rebuilding its squad ahead of the new season.
As of August 6, 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion currently sit 8th in the Premier League with 53 points, having scored 52 goals and conceded 46. They are 32 points behind leaders Arsenal. The club is also dealing with an injury to Zadok Yohanna, who is currently sidelined.
The signing of Gabby George is a significant move for Brighton & Hove Albion, as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. With George’s experience and versatility, the club is well-equipped to take on the challenges of the new season.
