Manchester United's Janina Leitzig

Janina Leitzig, Manchester United's new goalkeeper, is a keen gardener. With England experiencing a heatwave, she sympathizes with the struggles of growing plants, saying 'You're not used to so little rain, are you?'

Background

Leitzig, a former Germany youth international, spent three-and-a-half years at Leicester before moving to Manchester. During her time at Leicester, she enjoyed gardening and grew her own vegetables, which she says tasted better than store-bought ones.

Key Details

Leitzig reveals that gardening was a nice hobby that helped her cope with loneliness when she was away from home and family. She says 'Being away from home and away from family, of course you have your football friends, but still it can be quite lonely sometimes if you come home from training, so it was really nice to have a garden and to spend time outside.'

What It Means

For now, Leitzig does not have a garden of her own in Manchester, but she enjoys the hobby and finds it a great way to spend time outdoors. She describes gardening as 'not too much effort, it's just a nice hobby' that brings her joy.