Scott Carson Leaves Manchester City After Six Seasons, 12 Trophies

Scott Carson, the 39-year-old goalkeeper, will leave Manchester City at the end of his contract this summer after six seasons with the club. Although he made only two first-team appearances, Carson was part of a highly successful squad that won 12 major trophies, including the 2023 Champions League and the 2022-23 Treble. Joining initially on loan from Derby County in 2019 before signing permanently in 2021, Carson served primarily as a backup goalkeeper behind Ederson and Stefan Ortega. Manchester City praised Carson for his hard work, dedication, and positive influence within the team, with the club expressing gratitude and wishing him well for the future. His departure coincides with Manchester City's ongoing squad restructuring ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup and potential new signings, including Chelsea's Marcus Bettinelli to fill the backup goalkeeper role. Carson's lengthy career spans 21 years, featuring stints at clubs such as Leeds, Liverpool, and West Brom, and he has been capped four times by England.