Manuela Vanegas has been impressive in defence for Albion (Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Manuela Vanegas has been impressive in defence for Albion (Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Albion have secured a key member of their WSL squad on a new deal.
Colombia defender Manuela Vanegas has signed what is being described as a ‘long-term’ contract with the club.
Vanegas has been an impressive contributor since making an injury-delayed entrance into the side about this time last year.
She was part of the side which reached the WFA Cup final at Wembley, scoring the goal which kick-started a comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Liverpool in the semis.
The contract announcement follows the on-field boost of a 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic in league action at the Amex.
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Albion head coach Arturo Ruiz said: "This is great news for Manuela and for Brighton.
"Since I came to the club I have been impressed with Manuela's work-rate, commitment to what we are trying to achieve and her willingness to become an even better player.
"I'm looking forward to working with her in the future."
Vanegas, 25, played in Spain for Espanyol and Real Sociedad having previously represented Formas Intimas, Envigado FC, Atlético Huila and Independiente Medellin.
She has played 57 times for Colombia’s senior national team, including World Cup and Olympics, scoring eight goals.