Mary Earps breaks silence on Manchester United exit, says ‘I don’t think it’s right’

Mary Earps has penned an emotional message following confirmation of her Manchester United exit.

The 31-year-old is set to join Paris Sain-Germain as her five-year stay at United comes to an end at the end of her contract. With that in mind, Earps posted on social media thanking United and their supporters while briefly addressing the reasons for his departure.

On Instagram, she wrote: “Dear United family, after 5 years of service at your great club, I have decided it is time for a new challenge. This is a decision I have thought about for some time and I did not take it lightly.

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“The club is about to go through a period of transition, and unfortunately I don’t think it fits where I am in my career, so I feel it’s the right time to make a change and embark on a new adventure. new challenge. There aren’t the right words, or enough words, to express my sincere gratitude to you all, but I hope the following comes close.

“I am proud to have played every minute of the league for the badge over the last 5 seasons, and even prouder for us as a team to have broken the record for most clean sheets in a season in 2023.

“The icing on the cake was winning the FA Cup at Wembley, a trophy I always dreamed of winning, with you all singing at the top of your lungs. I could list many more of my favorite memories, but these in particular I will cherish.

“I loved playing in front of you all, near and far, but especially at Leigh Sports Village and Old Trafford. I don’t think I’ll play in front of you again next season, and I’m sad that we’re saying goodbye. But from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for your incredible support over the years; the ups and downs, I’m grateful for it all.

“To my teammates, there have been special people to grace our dressing room over the past 5 years. I am lucky to have been by your side and will support you. Even though this United chapter has sadly come to As his term approaches, I carry with me a heart full of incredible memories.

“Thank you for welcoming me as one of your own and allowing me to be part of your club. I wish you all the best for the future and hope I can continue to make you proud in my next chapter. GGMU. Your number 27, Marie x.” United also released their own heartfelt statement on X (formerly Twitter) announcing their departure.

The statement published on the club’s official website read: “Manchester United Women can confirm that goalkeeper Mary Earps will be leaving the football club, following the conclusion of her contract. “Mary joined United in 2019 and has made a total of 125 appearances in red. , breaking the WSL record for clean sheets in a season and in total, respectively.

“Last season, Mary made United history by beating Tottenham 4-0 at Wembley in the Women’s FA Cup final to lift our first major trophy.” United’s men’s team’s official X account also paid tribute to Earps, saying: “Best wishes Mary, you will be missed on and off the pitch (red heart emoji).”