ALEX GREENWOOD says she understands why Manchester United fans are “disappointed and frustrated” over her decision to move to City.
But the England left-back admits the stick from rival fans has spurred her on to achieve big things with the Citizens.
Alex Greenwood signed for City on a three-year deal from LyonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The left-back wore was captain of Manchester United during their inaugural season under Casey Stoney Credit: Getty Images – Getty
The former Red Devils skipper arrived at the Academy Stadium on a three-year deal from European top dogs Lyon, on Wednesday.
Greenwood spent one-season with the French champions, helping them win a fifth Champions League title in a row.
The 27-year-old previously wore the captain’s armband for United during their inaugural season under Casey Stoney.
Furious United fans have taken to Twitter to brand the left-back a “snake” and “traitor” for her controversial switch.
Greenwood said: “I’ve probably disappointed a lot of fans but for me, it’s about my ambition as a player,
“And nothing really stands in my way to achieve what I want to achieve. And that’s exactly why I’m sat here as a Man City player.
“I’m not stupid, when it came out, I understand why people are frustrated, disappointed and absolutely entitled to their opinions.
“I grew up in the game. I’ve been brought up around the sport and I’m totally aware of the situation.
“I wouldn’t say I questioned my decision, but I’m also aware of where I was previously.
“I gave 100 percent to that football club and no one can ever take that away from me.”
The first Manchester derby of the season is set to take place on November 15, at United’s fortress – the Leigh Sports Village.
Greenwood knows she will be on the receiving end of the die-hard Red Devils supporter’s chanting, but admits it will spur her on to fire City to glory over their rivals.
She added: “Does it motivate me? Probably a little bit, yeah, when it comes to the game,
“I’ll probably have that little extra buzz on that derby game, but that doesn’t change for any other game
“I’m motivated to win every game that we play.
“For the fans, I suppose it’s a day to give me some stick and that’s absolutely fine. I completely understand and it is what it is.”
Greenwood spent one-season with Lyon, helping them win a fifth Champions League trophy in a rowCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The left-back believes growing rivalries in the WSL are positive for the women’s gameCredit: PA:Press Association
The Lionesses star has also played for bitter Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool.
But she believes that growing rivalries in the WSL are only a positive step for the women’s game.
The Liverpudlian continued: “I expected this response. For all the negative comments to stand positive, and you know, it’s positive for the game, it’s part of football.”
“When you wake up on a derby day it’s about the pride of the club that you play for.
“It’s no different in the women’s game, I think the fans will take that for the league and show that’s what it’s about.
“I think the rivalry is important, and I think the bigger fan bases get the more that the more that improves.”
Greenwood is set to make her debut for City against Brighton on Sunday, alongside England star Lucy Bronze.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
