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Mary Earps Nears Exit from Paris Saint-Germain, Talks Ongoing with London City Lionesses
5/18/2026, 11:22:42 PM
Transfer Move to London City Lionesses
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, 33, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) when her contract expires in June 2026. Sources close to the club confirm that negotiations with the London-based, all-female London City Lionesses are nearing completion. Earps was an unused substitute in PSG’s 1-0 semi-final playoff loss to Paris FC and started in the French Cup final, a 4-1 defeat to Lyon, earlier in the month. The move would return her to the English Women’s Super League after two seasons in France.
Career Background & Recent Form
Earps spent five seasons at Manchester United, making more than 100 appearances and helping the club win its first major trophy, the 2024 Women’s FA Cup. Internationally, she helped England win Euro 2022 and reach the 2023 World Cup final, earning the FIFA Best Goalkeeper of the Year award twice. She joined PSG in July 2024 on a two-year deal and has logged 54 appearances, including a Champions League return to Old Trafford in November 2024.
Key Figures & Organizations
- Mary Earps – Goalkeeper, former England, Manchester United, and PSG player.
- Paris Saint-Germain Women – French Division 1 club where Earps has been under contract since 2024.
- London City Lionesses – English Women’s Super League club owned by Michele Kang.
- Michele Kang – Owner of the London City Lionesses.
- Source close to PSG – Unnamed individual quoted by AFP regarding contract discussions.
Performance Data at PSG
During the current season, Earps made 22 league appearances, keeping 12 clean sheets. PSG finished third in the league, 13 points behind champions Lyon, and completed a second consecutive season without a title. Across all competitions, she logged 54 appearances for PSG, including the Champions League fixture at Old Trafford.
Official Statements & Responses
PSG has not issued a comment. A source close to the club indicated that PSG is holding discussions with Earps and respects her decision. The source also said that only a few details remain to be finalised. These remarks suggest the club acknowledges Earps’s intent to depart while maintaining a cooperative stance.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No official statement from PSG has been released, leaving the club’s precise position unverified. Details of Earps’s contract terms, any potential transfer fee, and the timeline for finalising the move remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “fairly advanced” — AFP source
- “There are only a few details left to finalise,” — AFP source
- “in discussions with her, respecting her decision” — AFP source
- “She is in “fairly advanced” negotiations with the London-based, all-female club owned by Michele Kang.” negotiations with the London-based, all-female club owned by Michele Kang.” — AFP source
What Lies Ahead
Earps’s contract expires in June 2026, after which she is expected to complete the pending details of her transfer to London City Lionesses. The Lionesses aim to integrate her experience for the upcoming season. PSG will need to identify a replacement goalkeeper for the upcoming campaign.
