Mary Earps "Man Utd and England goalkeeper" leave Manchester United

Mary Earps, the talented goalkeeper for Manchester United and the England national team, has recently announced her departure from the club. This news comes as a surprise to many fans and followers of women's football, as Earps has been a key player for the team since joining in 2019. Her decision to leave Manchester United raises questions about the future of the team and how they will move forward without her strong presence in goal.

Earps' time at Manchester United has been marked by impressive performances and crucial saves that have helped the team achieve success on both domestic and international stages. Her leadership on the field and ability to command her defense have made her a valuable asset to the club, earning her recognition as one of the top goalkeepers in women's football.

Mary joined United in 2019 and went on to make a total of 125 appearances in red, breaking the record for WSL clean sheets in one season and overall, respectively.  Last season, Mary made history for United by beating Tottenham 4-0 at Wembley in the Women’s FA Cup Final to lift our first major trophy.

United had been in talks with England's No 1 for two years but were unable to reach an agreement with the goalkeeper.

A club statement said: "Everyone at Manchester United would like to thank Mary for her fine service and wish her the best of luck in the next stage of her career."

The England No 1 goalkeeper has been with United since 2019 but is now expected to join Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year contact. The club lost Alessia Russo and Ona Batlle on free transfers last summer and their captain, Katie Zelem, and the Spain forward Lucía García are also departing.

The 31-year-old Earps, who made 125 appearances for the club and broke the record for WSL clean sheets in a season, wrote: “Dear the United family. After five years of service to your great club, I have decided that it’s time for a new challenge. It’s a decision I’ve gone backwards and forwards on for some time, and is not one I’ve made lightly.

Last season, Earps was in the United side that beat Tottenham 4-0 at Wembley in the Women's FA Cup Final, securing the club's first major trophy.

A club statement said: "Everyone at Manchester United would like to thank Mary for her fine service and wish her the best of luck in the next stage of her career."

United boss Marc Skinner has work to do in reshaping his squad this summer, with striker Lucia Garcia also leaving.

In conclusion, Mary Earps' departure from Manchester United marks an end of an era for both herself and the club. Her contributions to the team will not be forgotten, and she will surely be missed by fans who have grown accustomed to seeing her exceptional talent on display each game. As she moves on to new opportunities, we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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Sarah H

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