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Mary Earps has officially returned to English football, signing a two-year contract with the Women's Super League side London City Lionesses after her departure from Paris Saint-Germain. The 33-year-old England star rejoins the domestic league as a free agent, concluding a successful two-year spell in France.

The ambitious London club has finalised the impressive signing of the two-time FIFA Best Goalkeeper of the Year on a free transfer. Earps will officially join on July 1, bringing a wealth of experience that includes winning the Women's FA Cup during her renowned five-year stint at Manchester United. Her addition adds significant top-flight experience to a side determined to cement its place among the elite in the English top division.

Sharing her excitement about the move, Earps expressed her admiration for the club’s direction and values. She said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining this club and can’t wait to get started. I feel like the club’s vision matches my own ambitions, and I’m eager to get down to work.”

“The club’s ethos reflects what I stand for — passion, growth, and making a positive impact in the game. Every conversation I’ve had with the club has been inspiring, and I’ve wanted to hear more each time. The plans for the new training facility are incredible, and it shows the ambition Michele Kang and everyone here have to push the club forward. It’s about making a statement that we want to compete at the highest level as soon as possible.”

Earps emphasised her motivation to maintain her elite performance levels and contribute to the team’s progress, highlighting her eagerness to work with fellow goalkeeper Elene Lete. “I’m looking forward to working alongside Elene and the rest of the goalkeeping group. She made some fantastic saves last season, and I hope we can challenge and motivate each other while enjoying the process,” she said.

“To the fans — I’m so excited to begin this new chapter and create lasting memories with all of you. I can’t wait to play in front of our supporters, to connect with my teammates and staff, understand the playing style and culture, and give everything I have to help the club achieve its goals. I still feel I have a lot more to give to football, and that’s one of the main reasons I chose London City. The WSL is a tough league, and after a strong 2025–26 campaign finishing mid-table, the aim now is to push higher up the table.”

Looking ahead, the Lionesses are set to begin pre-season training in preparation for the 2026–27 WSL season, which kicks off on September 4. After finishing sixth last season with 27 points, integrating Earps swiftly will be key to narrowing the gap to defending champions Manchester City. The experienced goalkeeper faces an immediate challenge to bolster the team’s defensive structure before their demanding run of early fixtures begins.