Page 5 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.35 2022-23

Manchester City Football Club is
delighted to announce that Bunny Shaw
has signed a two-year contract extension.
The striker – who joined City on an
initial three-year contract in the summer
of 2021 from Bordeaux - will now
remain at the Academy Stadium until
the summer of 2026 after putting pen to
paper on a new deal.
The Jamaican was in scintillating
form in 2022-23, scoring 31 goals in 30
appearances in all competitions,
alongside securing numerous personal
accolades including City’s Player and
Goal of the Season awards, numerous league and PFA Player of the Month successes and
being named CONCACAF Women’s Player of the Year.
Her efforts this term have seen her rack up 50 goals in total for Gareth Taylor’s side
since her arrival in England two summers ago, with her having firmly established herself as
one of the most prolific forwards in Europe.
Also making waves on the international stage with her homeland, Shaw helped the
Reggae Girlz qualify for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup and finish third in the
Concacaf Women’s Championship.
Following the conclusion of the domestic season, the 26-year-old has committed her
future to Manchester City with a two-year extension to her current deal.
Speaking after putting pen to paper on her new deal, Shaw said: “I’m delighted to
continue my journey with this amazing group.
“Everyone made me feel welcome from the first day I came here. I enjoy the way we play
and I’m at a stage now where I understand the way we play and I can only get better and grow.
“I think here at City is the perfect place for me. I put all my effort and time on the pitch
and obviously for the position I play and the quality I have around me, I know I’m going to
be in positions to score goals.
“I’ve always said Manchester feels like home away from home too. I enjoy coming into
the City ground every day and training with the group, vibing with the girls and I also have
family here, so Manchester has felt like home ever since I arrived.
“I just want to thank our fans for everything, all the love and support they’ve given me
since I arrived. I’ll just try my best to continue repaying them on the football pitch.”
Head Coach Gareth Taylor added: "Bunny's growth and development as a player over
the past two years, but particularly this season, has been fantastic and we're thrilled to see
her extend her contract with us.
"She has thrived having had the opportunity of extended runs in the team throughout
the current campaign and has shown on a regular basis what a talent she is and why we
brought her to the Club.
"She scored goals regularly in France and America prior to joining us, and has now
shown what she's capable of in England too which says a lot about her ability.
"She is still a young player though who wants to improve and is hungry for success, and
we're only scratching the surface with her which is a very exciting prospect as we aim to
develop her even further over the next three years."
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