Key Departures and Signings at Manchester United Women’s Team
In a significant development in the world of women’s football, sources have confirmed that Manchester United’s captain Katie Zelem will be leaving the club on Sunday when her contract expires. The England midfielder and lifelong United fan has been a crucial part of the team since its reformation in 2018 and has been a regular in the starting lineup in the subsequent years.
Additionally, it is understood that England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who has rejected a new contract offer, is also poised to depart United, with a strong possibility of joining Paris Saint-Germain.
The circumstances surrounding Zelem’s departure differ from Earps, as United held an option to extend Zelem’s contract for an additional year, but they reportedly chose not to exercise that option. The 28-year-old will now be free to explore opportunities with other clubs, and it is unlikely that she will be short of offers, given her experience and success, including 12 England caps and reaching the final of last year’s Women’s World Cup with the Lionesses.
In other news, it has been confirmed that the Spain forward Lucia García is also leaving United on a free transfer. However, the club is close to securing the signing of Norway’s Elisabeth Terland from Brighton. Terland, who was the joint-second-highest scorer in the Women’s Super League (WSL) last season, has reportedly taken a medical with a view to joining United.
These developments come amid a challenging week for the Manchester United Women’s team, as it was revealed that the team will be moved into portable buildings next season, allowing the men’s squad to utilize the women’s building at the Carrington training complex.
As the football world gears up for major events such as Euro 2024, the Champions League, the FIFA World Cup, the Women’s World Cup, and the Africa Cup of Nations, these player movements and team changes will undoubtedly have an impact on the landscape of the sport.
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