Man City's failure to keep Shaw is a huge mistake,...
Key takeaways
- Khadija Shaw is one of the best strikers in the world but is set to leave Manchester City this summer.
- A day after Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton handed City the title, sources told ESPN that Shaw is set to leave the club at the end of the season after a breakdown in contract negotiations.
- At one stage, City were confident Shaw would remain at the club she once envisioned retiring at; she loves the team, the city and new manager Andrée Jeglertz.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Khadija Shaw is one of the best strikers in the world but is set to leave Manchester City this summer. PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images Manchester City may have just won the Women's Super League (WSL) for the first time in a decade, but they have also potentially scored one of the biggest own goals in the history of the game by letting back-to-back Golden Boot winner Khadija "Bunny" Shaw leave on a free transfer -- possibly to a direct rival.
A day after Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton handed City the title, sources told ESPN that Shaw is set to leave the club at the end of the season after a breakdown in contract negotiations. And Chelsea, who were dethroned from their six-year title winning streak, are favorites to pen the Jamaica striker's signature.
At one stage, City were confident Shaw would remain at the club she once envisioned retiring at; she loves the team, the city and new manager Andrée Jeglertz. And her intention had always been to stay. In fact, she was close to signing a new contract in March before negotiations stalled. Sources told ESPN that the initial offer from City was far lower than the 29-year-old expected, and significantly less than what competitors were offering.