On May 7th, Hupu News, Guardian women's football reporter Tom Garry exclusively reported that Cardia, also known as "Bonnie" Shaw, decided to leave Manchester City when her contract expires this summer. Previously, the two sides conducted in-depth negotiations on contract renewal, but in the end Shaw chose to explore new challenges.
The Jamaican forward is expected to win the Women's Super League Golden Boot for the third consecutive season. In March of this year, he was about to reach a contract extension agreement with Manchester City. It is understood that he also expressed his desire to stay in the team to Manchester City.
However, when negotiations began on the details of the contract renewal, which covered many issues such as the renewal period, the two parties reached a deadlock. Now, Manchester City are preparing to deal with the loss of their star player.
This season, Shaw scored 19 goals in 21 Women's Super League games, helping Manchester City successfully win the Women's Super League championship trophy. This was the first time in ten years that they won the trophy. Shaw is deeply loved by fans. It is understood that both City and Cardia "Bonnie" Shaw regret the decision.
Sources revealed that Manchester City failed to match the conditions given by other teams. According to reports, Chelsea intends to pay Shaw an annual salary of 1 million pounds, and they will become the favorite team to win the 29-year-old player.
It is understood that many of the world's top clubs, including Barcelona and several NWSL teams, are interested in her. The London City Lions, a WSL team with considerable financial resources, have always been extremely eager for her.
Shaw will play for Manchester City against Chelsea in Sunday's FA Women's Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge. Next Saturday, Manchester City will challenge West Ham United away from home for the final league game of the season. Manchester City secured the league title ahead of schedule as Arsenal were held to a draw by Brighton on Wednesday night.
It is reported that Shaw hopes to avoid interference from transfer rumors on Manchester City's championship journey, so discussions about the future of the former Bordeaux player have always been kept as low-key as possible.
Shaw, widely regarded as the best center forward in the world, won the Professional Footballers' Association Women's Player of the Year award and also won the 2023-24 WSL Player of the Year award.
