United's Hannah Blundell announces pregnancy

The full-back, who has been a near-mainstay in the Reds’ defence since arriving from Chelsea three years ago, is receiving ongoing support from the club as she prepares for an exciting new chapter in her life.

As a result, Hannah will not play in 2024/25 but is looking forward to cheering on her team-mates from the sidelines, once United’s new campaign gets under way later this month.

Blundell revealed the news to club media and provided us all with an update on how she is feeling during a conversation that you can watch above.

“I’ve got some good and bad news,” she begins. “The bad news is that I’m out for the season, but the good news is that I’m pregnant. 

“I’m really happy, my family is really happy. It’s great news for myself and my family, and something I wanted to share with the girls, the club, the fans and I’ve finally been able to do that.”

Hannah was in the final 12 months of her contract at United, but also shares that an option to extend her terms by a year has been exercised.

“The staff at the club have been really good,” Hannah adds. “Matt [Johnson, United’s interim head of women’s football] spoke to me and straight away asked how I was doing.

“Some more positive news on that is they’ve triggered my option for next year, so thankfully I haven’t got to worry about where I’m going to be.”

In the interview, Hannah also expresses how difficult it has been to keep the news from her team-mates, who she is incredibly close with as a popular member of the dressing room. 

Our no.6 has now announced it to her peers, and gave us an insight into the reaction in the dressing room, saying: “I told them this morning, and they’ve been fantastic. It’s been hard hiding it from them for so long, I did think some of the girls would clock at some point, but they’ve been absolutely fantastic. 

“Really supportive, really happy for me. I’m just glad that they finally know, and now the fans know as well. I’ll be part of the fan base now, and the number-one supporter for the club.”

Everyone at United would like to wish Hannah and family a huge congratulations on her special news!