Manchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Mary Earps will leave the club when her contract expires this summer.
90 min It is understood Earps wanted assurances from United about the club's transfer plans and the view of women's club owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe during talks with the Red Devils earlier this year.
However, no agreement was reached as Earps' departure was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday.
“Manchester United Women can confirm that goalkeeper Mary Earps will leave the football club, following the completion of her contract,” the club wrote.
“Everyone at Manchester United would like to thank Mary for her excellent work and wish her well in the next phase of her career.”
Earps is said to have agreed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain that will make her the highest paid goalkeeper in women's football.
United have lost a number of key players this season. Along with Earps, the Red Devils said goodbye to captain Katie Zelem and forward Lucia Garcia, who both left on free transfers.
Ratcliffe and other club officials are under pressure to show their commitment to the women's team after recent comments left many fans and players worried about their standing under the new owners.
An INEOS boss admitted that they do not have much of a women's program at the moment of their ownership, and United will be approached again by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) after it emerged that a women's team will be in place. they were moved to temporary facilities at the training ground to make room for the male players while their place was being renovated.
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