Man City Women record goalscorer Georgia Stanway confirms transfer exit with classy message

Georgia Stanway says she will always be a Manchester City fan as she confirmed her exit from the women's team.

City Women completed their testing season on Sunday with an extra-time defeat in the FA Cup final to Chelsea, with Stanway starting the match at Wembley. The 23-year-old has made over 150 appearances since making her debut at just 16, and this season became the club's all-time top goalscorer, with 67 goals.

Now, after increasing speculation, Stanway has confirmed that she will leave the club after this season in an emotional message to supporters and her team. "I joined Manchester City with a dream of becoming a professional footballer," she wrote in a message posted on social media.

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"I have been grateful to call it my home for the past seven years. Today, I leave as the club's leading top goalscorer, with over 150 appearances and seven domestic trophies. A huge thank you to all the staff and team-mates that have supported me on my journey. And to the fans who have given me unconditional support throughout.

"I have made memories and friends for a lifetime. I'll be back as a fan if not a player!"

Stanway is widely expected to join Bayern Munich Women, and others may follow this summer as manager Gareth Taylor predicted some turnover in his playing squad.

"There's always going to be player turnover," he said after the FA Cup final.

"If we can limit some of that we can be in a much better place. Teams who function and operate at a decent level have less 'surgery' in the summer. The game is the game, players have their ambitions or lifestyle that may come into it.

"For us, we're very at the front of trying to secure