Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn
Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, ensuring her stay at the club until 2030. This decision comes after recent speculation about her potential departure, with Chelsea reportedly interested in signing her. Shaw, who finished as the WSL's top scorer for the third consecutive season, expressed her happiness about remaining at City during the club's end-of-season celebrations.
- ▪Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City.
- ▪She was the top scorer in the Women's Super League, netting 21 goals this season.
- ▪Shaw's contract renewal comes after Chelsea showed interest in signing her as a free agent.
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Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turnImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Khadija Shaw is the first player in WSL history to surpass the 20-goal mark in three separate campaignsByMatt DavisBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished10 minutes agoManchester City striker Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the Women's Super League champions this summer.The Jamaica forward finished as the WSL's top scorer for a third successive season, netting 21 goals in 22 games as City won the title for the first time since 2016.Chelsea had been favourites to sign her as a free agent after contract renewal discussions broke down.But Shaw, 29, announced her new contract until 2030 on stage at City's end of season…
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