Manchester City defender Alanna Kennedy has announced that she will leave the club with immediate effect.
The quarterback took to social media Tuesday morning to announce the news, sharing town The fans: “Manchester has been my home for 3 and a half years and I'm leaving with a lot of great memories.
“I've had some career highlights playing for this team and made some lifelong friends. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me during my time here.”
Kennedy has made 64 appearances during her tenure at City, including appearances in the side's FA Women's League Cup win during the 2021/22 season.
Fans raised their doubts about Kennedy's departure after the defender was left out The City team that lost 4-2 to Manchester Unitedas the Women's Super League (WSL) returned after the winter break last weekend.
Confirming the news, Kennedy wished her teammates all the best as they prepare to enter the business end of the season. “Last but certainly not least, I want to thank my teammates,” she wrote. “It's been a privilege to play alongside everyone and I wish you continued success for the rest of the season and beyond.”
The departure will raise major concerns for City fans with captain Alex Greenwood currently facing an extended spell on the sidelines after injuring her MCL before Christmas. Gareth Taylor will bank on the January signing of defender Rebecca Knaak from FC Rosengard to bolster his backline ahead of a busy run of fixtures.