The London City Lions have signed former England goalkeeper Mary Earps

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has left Paris Saint-Germain to join London City Lionesses on a two-year deal.

The 33-year-old left France after two seasons when his contract expired, having made 22 appearances in the Premier League.

PSG finished third, 13 points behind champions Lyon, with 12 clean sheets.

“I feel like the club fits what I stand for. I can’t wait to get started and get to work,” Earps said.

“The values ​​of the club represent what I want to represent and they like what I want to achieve. All the conversations have been really positive and the more I talk to the club the more I want to hear.

“The vision and ambition, including the new training facility, is fantastic and I’m looking forward to seeing that progress. It shows what our owner Michelle (Kang) and everyone at the club want to do in terms of going forward.

“It means we want to put the marker down and be competitive in the short term.”

A two-time FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year award, Earps played a vital role in England’s Euro 2022 win and a trip to the 2023 World Cup finals.

She spent five years at Manchester United, making over 100 appearances and helping them win their first major trophy when they lifted the Women’s FA Cup in 2024.

The goalkeeper won many individual awards during her successful international career before announcing her retirement in 2025.

Despite her book – which came out in November – she has become one of the country’s most popular and influential players. Controversy and headlines In the media for several weeks.

However, it was Earps who returned to Old Trafford earlier this season in the Women’s Champions League. He was given warm applause Full time home fans.

Outside Old Trafford there is a mural of Earps celebrating her time at the club.

The London City Lions are showing their summer interest in the Women’s Super League transfer window by chasing a number of high-profile players.

They are also set to sign Spanish defender Mapi Lyon following the Earps’ return to England and are in ongoing talks with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas following her move from Barcelona.

The London City Lions, backed by wealthy American businesswoman Michelle Kang, finished sixth in their first season in the WSL in 2025-26.

“I still feel like I have a lot to give to the game and that’s why I chose London City,” Earps said.

“It won’t be easy – the WSL is extremely competitive. The team finished midway through the first season of the 2025-26 season, now it’s about working to climb the table and get as high as possible.”