Mary Earps nears WSL return as former Lioness confirms PSG departure | OneFootball

Mary Earps is to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, the French club has confirmed.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper will depart after two seasons with the top-flight side when her contract expires on 30 June.

Earps is understood to be nearing a return to the Women’s Super League, with London City Lionesses her likely destination.

The Lionesses, owned by American billionaire Michele Kang, enjoyed a successful debut WSL season last year, finishing sixth.

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Mary Earps will depart after two seasons with PSG when her contract expires on 30 June (PA)

Earps described her time with PSG in a video posted on their social media account, saying: “A crazy, great experience.

“I’d say great because I’m leaving with such fond memories. I’ve met great people, I’ve trained at a world class facility, I’ve played at Parc des Princes.

“And experience because I think it’s added to my growth as a player and as a person. I think that’s all you can ask for in life is to grow and to be a little bit better every day. That’s what I try to be.

“I’ve got to play with some fantastic players from all over the world. I got to go to Africa for the first time with the final of the League Cup.

“I think there’s been a lot of on-the-pitch experiences. I’ve had a lot of firsts as well. Off-the-pitch I’ve had a lot of big moments here in Paris. A lot of experiences which I’ll remember forever.

“I’m leaving with my heart full and I’m so happy, privileged and lucky that I was able to have such a wonderful experience here.”

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Mary Earps spent five years with United prior to moving and was part of the Red Devils team who clinched a first major trophy when they lifted the Women’s FA Cup (Getty)

Earps arrived at PSG from Manchester United in summer 2024, playing 57 games in two seasons for the French side and helping them to finish third in the Premiere Ligue last season.

The goalkeeper spent five years with United prior to moving and was part of the Red Devils team who clinched a first major trophy when they lifted the Women’s FA Cup.

On the international stage, Earps played a key role in England’s European Championship victory in 2022 and their run to the World Cup final in 2023.

She was capped 53 times for the Lionesses before retiring ahead of their Euros defence last summer.