Alanna Kennedy signs new Manchester City contract amid injury woe

Alanna Kennedy has put pen to paper committing her future with Manchester City by signing a two-year contract extension keeping her at the club until June 2025. However, she sits out the remainder of the season through injury.

The 28-year-old moved to the Academy Stadium from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2021 and has since lifted the Continental Tyres League Cup and helped her side to reach last year's Vitality Women’s FA Cup final.

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.”

Kennedy has seen limited Women's Super League action this campaign, against West Ham and Aston Villa back in January, however has seen plenty of minutes in the club's cup run. She started in the FA Cup 7-0 pummelling of Sheffield United, also with league cup action against Arsenal and Liverpool.

Manager 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.”

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