Shaw signs four-year City deal

Three-time Women’s Super League (WSL) Golden Boot winner Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester City.

The number nine, arguably the finest centre forward in world football, has now committed her future to the Joie Stadium until 2030, which will bring about nine years of stellar service in Blue.

She sensationally announced the news of her new contract on stage at City’s 2025-26 After-Party at Co-op Live, after receiving the Etihad Player of the Season trophy.

Shaw’s enjoyed perhaps her finest campaign to date with the Blues, finishing as the WSL’s top scorer for a record third successive season with 21 goals in 22 games as City claimed the league title.

In doing so, the Jamaican became the first player in WSL history to surpass the 20-goal mark in three separate campaigns and also brought about 100 goal involvements in the competition in the process.

Recognition has followed in the form of both the FWA Footballer of the Year award and the WSL Player of the Season gong, with a potential FA Cup triumph also on the horizon should City get the better of Brighton on Sunday.

Already the club’s record goalscorer, the 29-year-old became the first player in the club’s professional history to reach a century of strikes for City in December 2025 and currently sits on 26 goals and seven assists in 31 appearances ahead of the trip to Wembley.

Joining the Blues in the summer of 2021, her tally after five seasons at the Joie Stadium now stands at 117 goals and 28 assists, or 145 goal involvements in just 137 appearances.

But now, after helping City reclaim the WSL title, Shaw’s sights are set on further success in Blue after committing the next four years of her incredible career to the club.

Manchester City Director of Football Therese Sjogran said: “We’re delighted that Bunny has agreed to another four years at Manchester City.

“We’ve had a tremendous 2025-26 campaign, and she’s been a key figure in that success. I’m sure if we also get the result we’re hoping for in the FA Cup final on Sunday, she’ll have played a huge role in that as well.

 “The stats and awards speak for themselves, but there’s so much more to Bunny than what she does on the pitch. She has become a real leader in the team and I’m sure she’ll be a driving force on our return to UEFA Champions League football next season and our push to retain the WSL title.

 “It’s a huge statement from City that we’ve secured the services of one of the best centre forwards in the world, but also from Bunny that she believes we’re the best place for her to succeed. I’d like to thank her for that continued faith in what we’re hoping to achieve.”

Speaking about signing fresh terms, Bunny said: “I’m so happy to be at this incredible club for another four years.

“I’ve always said that Manchester City feels like home – I’ve developed so much as a player and grown so much as a person during my first five years here.

 “Helping the girls win the WSL title is one of the proudest moments of my career, and I’m so excited to see what we can do next season and beyond – although there’s one more huge game to come against Brighton!

“To the City fans – thank you for always supporting us all. I’m so happy to be on this memorable journey with you all and can’t wait to see what we can achieve in the future.” – mancity.com