American Bay rescues Deyna Castellanos from England’s City

The Venezuelan has left Manchester City and signed for Bay FC of the NWSL, and is hoping to turn her career around before it is too late.

Deyna Castellanos propelled Venezuelan football to its zenith. The forward became a global icon after showcasing her talent both in the youth categories of the Venezuelan national team and at the University of Florida. As a student, she achieved staggering statistics: 47 goals and 20 assists in 77 matches.

At that time, the young forward captured the attention of the entire world. Her talent garnered interest from top-tier clubs, and despite not having played a professional match, she was nominated for The Best FIFA award in 2017, ultimately becoming a finalist, much to the surprise and dismay of some other players.

“She is one of the most promising players in the world,” was the word coming out of Atlético Madrid when they secured her signing in 2020. At the age of 20, she came to the league with the ambition to conquer the world. After two seasons with the red and whites, she completed her transfer to the mighty Manchester City. At that moment, her significant breakthrough was anticipated, particularly in a prestigious competition of the Women’s Super League.

None of that materialized, however. Deyna’s stint at the Etihad has been notably lackluster, prompting her to redirect her path to the United States. This season, she participated in eight matches (three in the cup) and only secured a starting position in a single league encounter. She has managed to score just one goal and provide two assists, accumulating a mere 165 minutes of playing time.

A few days ago, her transfer to the NWSL was confirmed. But, it is not to one of the historical clubs but rather to the Bay Football Club in