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Manchester City have secured rising Swiss star Iman Beney following her impressive season with Young Boys Frauen. The 18-year-old attacker played a pivotal role in their league title win, including scoring the decisive penalty in the championship decider. Beney brings international experience despite her young age, having already represented Switzerland at senior level. The dynamic forward sees City as the ideal environment to continue her rapid development in the women's game.

Key Points: Man City sign Swiss teen star Iman Beney from Young Boys

  • Swiss teen joins WSL side after Young Boys league triumph
  • Scored title-winning penalty against GC Zurich
  • Named in Super League Team of the Season
  • Recovered from ACL injury to earn senior Swiss caps
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WPL: Man City sign Swiss teenager Iman Beney

Manchester City complete signing of 18-year-old Swiss international Iman Beney after her league-winning campaign with Young Boys Frauen.

"I think City is the best solution to help develop me as a player - Iman Beney"

Manchester, June 22

Manchester City have announced the signing of exciting teenage attacker Iman Beney, whose move is subject to international clearance and obtaining a work visa.

A fully fledged Swiss international, the 18-year-old moves to the Joie Stadium after an incredible campaign in her native Switzerland, where she helped BSC Young Boys Frauen win the league title. Beney played a starring role in that success, scoring the decisive penalty in a shootout win over GC Zurich, which sealed a first domestic crown for Young Boys since 2011.

“I’m very happy to be here and I can’t wait to start the new season with Manchester City. I had a good feeling with Therese [Sjogran], and I think City is the best solution to help develop me as a player. They have good ambition for next season, and, for my development, City is the best place. They are a club who like to keep possession, and I really like to have the ball, so I think it’s a good fit,” she said.

The youngster finished 2024/25 with nine goals in 22 appearances, earning her a spot in the Swiss Super League Team of the Season in the process. A dynamic and skilful player with an eye for goal, Beney has also enjoyed huge success on an international front in her young career.

Named in the Women’s Under-17 European Championship Team of the Tournament in May 2023, she was then selected to represent Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup that summer at just 16 years old. An Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture meant she missed out on the tournament, but Beney has since returned to become a regular in the Swiss national team, often playing as a right wing-back.

But after success in her native Switzerland, the 18-year-old is looking forward to a new chapter in her career at City.

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments on the WPL transfer news:
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Priya K.
Great signing for Man City! 🎉 At just 18, Beney has shown incredible maturity in her game. Hope Indian clubs are watching - we need to scout young talents like this for our women's league too. The future of women's football is bright!
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Rahul S.
Interesting to see European clubs investing in young talents while our Indian women players struggle for basic facilities. Hope the AIFF takes note and develops better youth programs. Beney's journey from U17 to senior national team is inspirational.
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Ananya M.
As a football fan, I'm excited to see how she adapts to WPL! Her versatility to play both attack and wing-back is impressive. Maybe Indian coaches should focus on developing multi-skilled players like her rather than specialists.
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Vikram J.
Coming back from ACL injury at such young age shows her mental strength. Indian players often take longer recovery periods - maybe we need better sports science programs. Wishing her all the success at City!
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Sneha R.
While it's great to see young talents getting opportunities abroad, I hope Indian clubs start retaining our best players. Our women's team showed potential in recent tournaments - they deserve better platforms at home too.
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Karan P.
Her stats are impressive - 9 goals in 22 games is no joke! Wonder when we'll see an Indian woman footballer making such impact in European leagues. Need more investment in grassroots development. #FutureGoals

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