Khadija Shaw makes shock U-turn and signs record deal to stay at Manchester City
Khadija Shaw has signed a record four-year contract with Manchester City, making her the highest-paid women's footballer in the world. Initially expected to join Chelsea, Shaw's decision to stay at City comes after last-minute negotiations that exceeded Chelsea's offer. The striker, who has been a standout performer in the Women's Super League, expressed her happiness at remaining with a club she considers home.
- ▪Khadija Shaw signed a four-year contract with Manchester City, making her the highest-paid women's footballer.
- ▪She had been expected to sign with Chelsea but opted to stay after Manchester City made a competitive offer.
- ▪Shaw is the WSL's Golden Boot winner for the third consecutive season, scoring 21 goals in 22 appearances this term.
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- ▪ Shaw signs Man City deal amid Chelsea links — ESPN — Soccer
- ▪ Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn — BBC Sport
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 22:11:24 GMT |
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Manchester City's Khadija Shaw celebrates with teammates at Co-op Live after winning the club’s player of the season award. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/ReutersView image in fullscreenManchester City's Khadija Shaw celebrates with teammates at Co-op Live after winning the club’s player of the season award. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/ReutersManchester City WomenKhadija Shaw makes shock U-turn and signs record deal to stay at Manchester CityStriker will become highest-paid women’s footballerShaw had been expected to sign for ChelseaTom GarryMon 25 May 2026 18.11 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 18.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKhadija Shaw has signed a four-year contract at Manchester City that will make her by far the world’s highest-paid women’s…
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