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Esme Morgan to leave Man City after seven years as Lionesses defender gears up for transfer to NWSL's Washington Spirit

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<p>City have confirmed via their <a href="https://www.mancity.com/news/womens/esme-morgan-to-leave-manchester-city-63852233?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=organic" target="_blank">website</a> that Morgan will leave the club this summer. The 23-year-old made nine appearances in the Women's Super League this season, as Gareth Taylor's side fell short in their search for the title to Chelsea. While the statement released by the club does not outline Morgan's next move, <a href="https://x.com/em_sandy/status/1795075293532614658" target="_blank"><em>BBC</em></a> claims that she will be joining NWSL side Washington Spirit, but a move will hinge on international clearance and a work permit.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report claimed that there was interest from Europe and the US, although she has seemingly settled on a move to the NWSL. Morgan is a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/from-the-aguero-moment-to-lifting-titles-man-city-youngster-morgan-living-her-dreams-with-childhood-club/w3suum0nl0n31qto4av1g53fb" target="_blank">lifelong City fan </a>but is now set to embark on a new chapter in her career after making her professional debut back in 2017. </p><p>"It’s time for Morgan to embark on a new chapter in her career," the City statement read. "Everyone at Manchester City would like to wish Esme all the best for the future, and thank her for her efforts while at the Club."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A letter of thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCity</a> 🩵🧵 <a href="https://t.co/B5vOSrGWql">pic.twitter.com/B5vOSrGWql</a></p>— Esme Morgan (@_esmemorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/_esmemorgan/status/1795024864039886881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MORGAN SAID

<p>The Lionesses defender will now wait patiently for her work permit and international clearance, before joining up with her new squad. Washington are currently third in the NWSL, three points off Orlando Pride in first place.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MORGAN?

Esme Morgan to leave Man City after seven years as Lionesses defender gears up for transfer to NWSL's Washington Spirit | Goal.com Australia

Lionesses defender Esme Morgan is set to leave Manchester City this summer in favour of a move to the NWSL, according to reports.

Esme Morgan to leave Man City after seven years as Lionesses defender gears up for transfer to NWSL&apos;s Washington Spirit