Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City deal

Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City dealImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Khiara Keating helped Manchester City win the WSL title and FA Cup this seasonByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished2 minutes agoEngland goalkeeper Khiara Keating has turned down a new contract at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.Her current deal runs out next year and she has interest from elsewhere in the Women's Super League.The 21-year-old is a graduate of the Manchester City academy and a lifelong fan but could leave this summer in pursuit of regular game time.She had to compete with Japan's Ayaka Yamashita for City's number one shirt last season and only started four WSL games.Keating was still part of a successful squad that won a first WSL title in a decade and clinched the Women's FA Cup with victory over Brighton.WSL clubs to provide alcohol at games after trialsPublished1 hour agoEarps 'doesn't know' if she's ready for spotlight againPublished2 days agoShe was called up to the England squad for June's crucial Women's World Cup qualifying matches against Spain and Ukraine but missed out with a concussion. She was part of the triumphant Euro 2025 squad and made her England senior debut at Etihad Stadium in October in a friendly defeat by Brazil.However, Keating lost her place in Sarina Wiegman's squad at the start of 2026 and will want to regain her spot before next year's Women's World Cup.Keating has proven to be one of the country's best young goalkeepers, impressing in several high-profile matches at City.In the 2023-24 season, aged 19, she became the youngest goalkeeper to win the WSL Golden Glove award, keeping nine clean sheets in total.New episodes of Women's Football Weekly podcast drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feedRelated t...