English star Lauren Hamp has signed a new three-year contract with Manchester City.
The forward was out of contract in the summer and has been linked with European champions Barcelona.
But the 23-year-old has signed a new deal to extend her stay with the Women’s Super League leaders until 2027.
City also lost England internationals Kierra Walsh and Lucy Bruins to Barcelona in 2022, as well as Georgia Steinway to Bayern Munich in the same summer.
But Hamp has decided to stick with Gareth Taylor, who could win his first WSL title since 2016 this season.
“This is a special team,” Hamp said. “I want to take my game to the next level, and I think I’m able to do that here. The WSL is the best league there is.
“I feel at home here in Manchester. With the squad we have here, we are always learning and it is very special to join a club where we are capable of achieving anything.
“I’m very excited about this club and there’s nowhere I’d rather be. I’m excited to continue this journey for the next few years.”
Man City have the chance to move six points clear of Chelsea in the WSL title race this weekend, if they beat Bristol City.
Chelsea still have two games to go to level with City, but Taylor said the club were delighted to renew Hamp’s contract.
“Lauren is a fantastic player and I look forward to continuing the journey we started together four years ago,” said Taylor.
“The growth she has shown is incredible, and we know she will continue to bring great things to the team for the next three years.
“There is much more to come and we are really pleased that Lauren has extended her stay with the club.”
Hamp has scored 65 goals for City in 157 appearances in all competitions since signing for the club six seasons ago.
He has won 55 England caps and was named PGA Young Player of the Year four times, as well as being named in the WSL Team of the Year on two occasions.
Credit : www.independent.co.uk
