Manchester City handed huge contract boost as Lauren Hemp signs new deal

Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep her at the club until 2027.

The 23-year-old winger has become an integral member of Gareth Taylor's side, winning four trophies and scoring 65 goals in 157 appearances. Four-time winner of the PFA Young Player of the Year and included in back-to-back PFA WSL Teams of the Season, Hemp also has 55 England caps to her name.

Her decision to stay at the Joie Stadium is a huge boost for City, who are currently three points clear at the top of the Women's Super League (WSL) table. She had been linked with a move to Catalan giants Barcelona, but her decision to stay in Manchester strengthens the Blues' hopes of remaining a dominant force in English football for the foreseeable future.

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“This is a special team," Hemp said of her decision to sign a new deal. "I want to take my game to the next level, and I feel like I’m capable of doing that here. The WSL is the best league to be in.

“I feel at home here in Manchester. With the squad we have here, we are always learning and it’s so special to be involved at a club where we’re capable of achieving anything.

"I’m so passionate about this club and there’s no place I’d rather be. I’m very excited to keep this journey going for the next few years.”

Director of Football Nils Nielsen said: "We are all so proud of Lauren and what she has already achieved in the six years she’s been with us – but we know there is so much more to come.

“Lauren is fearless, hardworking and one of the game’s brightest young talents. What she has achieved in such a short career is incredible, and we can’t wait to see what the next few years hold for us a team and her as a player.

“The natural talent, ability and determination Lauren possesses is obvious, and we feel that she can become one of the best players in the world. We’ve only just scratched the surface of what she can do.”

Head Coach Gareth Taylor added: “Lauren is an outstanding player and I’m looking forward to continuing the journey we started together four years ago.

“The growth she has shown has been incredible, and we know that she will continue to bring great things to the team for the next three years. There’s so much more to come and we’re really pleased that Lauren has extended her stay with the club.”