Khadija “Bunny” Shaw Signs New Four-Year Manchester City Contract Until 2030

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw signed a new four-year contract with Women’s Super League champions Manchester City after a contract U-turn that left her set to leave this summer as a free agent.

“- Published Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the Women's Super League champions this summer”

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BBC reported that Shaw, 29, announced her new deal until 2030 on stage at City’s end-of-season celebrations, where she received the player of the season trophy.

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The BBC said Shaw finished as the WSL’s top scorer for a third successive season, netting 21 goals in 22 games as City won the title for the first time since 2016.

In the same BBC report, Shaw told fans: "I am still here, I am still hungry and there is no place I would rather be," before adding that she was "happy to announce I will be staying at the football club".

The Guardian framed the decision as a surprise U-turn after City made a last-gasp intervention to exceed the offer Shaw had received from Chelsea, with the Jamaica striker set to receive significantly more than £1m per season until 2030, according to multiple sources.

The BBC described the contract saga as a high-profile U-turn, saying Chelsea had been favourites to sign Shaw as a free agent after contract renewal discussions broke down.

Shaw addressed the crowd at City’s end-of-season celebrations, telling them: "I am still here, I am still hungry and there is no place I would rather be," before being mobbed by her team-mates.

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City director of football Therese Sjogran said: "It's a huge statement from City that we've secured the services of one of the best centre-forwards in the world," as the club prepared for the Women’s FA Cup final.

The Guardian added that Shaw had always told Manchester City that her preference was to stay at the club which she repeatedly called “home,” and it quoted her media message: "I’m so happy to be at this incredible club for another four years."

The Guardian also said the news left Chelsea needing to sign a top-level striker this summer, as their Australia striker Sam Kerr is leaving this summer and the London club had been very hopeful Shaw would be her replacement.

With Shaw staying, BBC said City face Brighton in the Women’s FA Cup final on Sunday as they hunt a domestic double.

“Shaw signs new Man City contract in surprise U-turn Khadija Shaw was expected to leave Manchester City upon the expiration of her contract, but the Jamaican has now penned a new deal”

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BBC also reported that Shaw has scored 26 goals and provided seven assists in 31 appearances in all competitions so far this term, and that since joining City in 2021 she has 117 goals in 137 appearances as the club’s record goalscorer.

The Guardian said Shaw’s future had been in major doubt because her existing deal was expiring this summer, and it described her as the WSL’s Golden Boot winner for a third consecutive season with 21 goals in 22 league appearances this term.

The Telegraph described the negotiations as a wage-structure standoff, saying City reopened talks with Shaw shortly after winning the WSL title and that she announced her new contract on stage during City’s parade.

In The Telegraph’s account, Shaw said: "I am still here, I am still hungry and there is no place I would rather be," while the paper said the agreement brings an end to a saga that had threatened to overshadow City’s first title win in 10 years and their chance of completing a league and cup double this weekend.