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‘People think I’ve vanished’: Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten

Former England goalkeeper discusses why it was time to leave Paris, the lure of her new club and when she will know it is time to stop

‘People think I’ve vanished’: Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten

TL;DR

  • Mary Earps's return to the WSL with London City Lionesses was marked by a significant photoshoot, contrasting with her low-key arrival at Wolfsburg eight years prior.
  • She moved to London City from Paris Saint-Germain, signing a two-year contract, and expressed a desire to return to the WSL to be closer to home and English football culture.
  • Earps was influenced by a video call with London City's owner, Michele Kang, and was impressed by the club's ambitious plans for new training facilities.
  • She has no regrets about her time at PSG, appreciating their world-class facilities, but felt the league was less competitive than she desired.
  • Despite feeling sometimes overlooked while playing abroad, Earps is motivated to prove her level and contribute to her new team, aiming to play for several more years.