Man Utd praised as dog joins star for contract renewal: Best signing ever!

Robin Bairner

• 21 Mar 2025 13:30 GMT
• 3 min read

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Manchester United Women have been praised for the announcement of Millie Turner’s new contract, with the defender joined by her dog Pongo to celebrate the occasion.

Turner has been with the Red Devils since the formation of the women’s team, joining from Bristol City in 2018, and has committed herself to a new deal that expires in 2028.

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She has played 167 times for the Women’s Super League club and her impact at the club has been subject of widespread praise.

Manager Marc Skinner said: “Millie has been here since the beginning, and she is an important part of the team. She’s part of my leadership group but I still think there is even more growth to come. We have unfinished business and aspirations for success, she is hungry to keep improving and a key person in driving the high standards we have here as a club.”

But while the 28-year-old’s renewal is a boost to Man Utd as a whole, it was her signing pictures that really caught the eye.

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Millie Turner and Pongo sign new Man Utd contract

Turner was joined by her dog, Pongo, as she put pen to paper on her new deal.

What resulted was a series of the most unique and heart-warming pictures of an event that is so often formal.

Man Utd shared a gallery in which Pongo is seen showing the bond he has with his owner, putting his paws on her back, getting cuddles and even at one stage climbing on the desk.

Fans lapped up Turner and Pongo, with Man Utd winning widespread praise on social media for their efforts.

“Best contract signing ever. Game over. Adore this!!” one X user commented.

Another said: "Others sign contracts with parents and siblings, this one said hold my beer"

One more added: “W contract announcement.”

A fourth joked: “Can he play on the left?”

Man Utd sit third in the WSL, eight points behind undefeated leaders Chelsea but with the best defensive record in the division.