Overview
- Khadija “Bunny” Shaw announced on stage at Manchester City’s end‑of‑season parade on Monday that she has signed a four‑year contract keeping her at the club until the summer of 2030.
- The move reverses weeks of uncertainty after talks stalled and reported interest from Chelsea, with multiple outlets saying City matched or bettered offers that were reported at about £1m a year.
- Shaw finished the season with 21 league goals in 22 games to win a third straight WSL Golden Boot and played a decisive role in City winning their first top‑flight title since 2016.
- Manchester City’s decision to grant a record‑level deal is likely to force rivals to alter recruitment plans this summer and could raise salary expectations across the women’s game.
- Shaw is City’s all‑time leading scorer and will now target the FA Cup final against Brighton and a return to the Champions League while the club works to retain other key players under the new wage dynamic.