Leitzig trades runner beans for running drills at Man United

Manchester United's new goalkeeper swaps gardening gloves for goalkeeping gloves as the season looms.

What happened. Janina Leitzig, Manchester United's new goalkeeper, discusses her love of gardening and her summer move from Leicester.

• Leitzig grew vegetables at Leicester and found it a comforting hobby.
• She is a former Germany youth international.
• She currently has no garden in Manchester.

“It’s not too much effort, it’s just a nice hobby.”

— Janina Leitzig

Leitzig's focus now shifts to training and the upcoming season with Manchester United.

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