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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rebecca Johnson

Beth Mead joins Man City after ending nine-year stay at Arsenal

Beth Mead Arsenal WSL Manchester City Lionesses
  • England international Beth Mead has officially joined Women’s Super League champions Manchester City, signing a contract that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2029.
  • Mead departs WSL rivals Arsenal after a successful nine-year tenure, during which she secured a WSL title, a Champions League triumph, and three League Cups.
  • The 31-year-old forward is a highly decorated player, boasting 81 caps for England and playing a pivotal role in the Lionesses' European Championship victories in 2022 and 2025, where she was named player of the tournament in 2022.
  • Expressing her enthusiasm for the move, Mead stated that Manchester City's playing style suits her well and she believes the transfer will help her bring a different dynamic to the team.
  • Manchester City's director of football, Therese Sjogran, highlighted Mead's achievements and calibre, noting that her signing will help the club build on their recent success, which includes winning their first WSL title since 2016 and a domestic double last season.

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Lionesses star Beth Mead completes move to Man City from WSL rivals Arsenal

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