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Kennedy signs new Man City deal

Manchester City Football Club is delighted to announce that Alanna Kennedy has signed a two-year contract extension.

The defender – who joined City in the summer of 2021 - will now remain at the Academy Stadium until June 2025 after putting pen to paper on a new deal.

The experienced centre-half has settled into life in Manchester following her switch from fellow Barclays Women’s Super League side Tottenham Hotspur, making 29 appearances in all competitions so far and scoring one goal in a 6-0 win over Birmingham City last May.

Helping Gareth Taylor’s side to lift the Continental Tyres League Cup and reach the Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final in her inaugural season, Kennedy has made seven appearances in all competitions throughout 2022-23 and with the conclusion of the current campaign on the horizon, the Australian international has committed her future to Manchester City with a fresh two-year contract.

Speaking after putting pen to paper on her new deal, Kennedy said: “I’m really happy to be staying here at City – I’ve loved my time here so far.

“I feel like I still have a lot more to give on a personal level and for the team, so I’m looking forward to continuing our success here.

“I feel as though I have unfinished business here at City. I’ve worked hard to get myself into a position where I’ve learned the style, and I have a great relationship with all the girls and staff.

“I feel as though I’ve got so much more to learn as a player though, and this is an environment where I can do that and get better every day, surrounded by the best players.”

Head Coach Gareth Taylor added: “We’re really pleased to have Alanna extend her contract with us here at City.

“She’s had some challenging periods to overcome in her first couple of seasons here, but she’s a player who has a lot to offer to our squad with her ability and experience.

“We’re really looking forward to working with her over the coming years as we go in search of success as a team.”