Captain Zelem leaves Man Utd
The midfielder’s exit is another blow for the Women’s Super League (WSL) side, with goalkeeper Mary Earps also expected to leave for Paris St-Germain on a free transfer.
Zelem, 28, has been playing for United’s senior women’s team since it began in 2018 and has made over 100 appearances for the club.
“Everyone at Manchester United would like to place on record their thanks to Katie for her excellent service and wish her the best of luck in the next phase of her career,” a statement from the club read.
She started playing for Manchester United when she was eight years old and played for the club’s academy until 2013. Unfortunately, she had to leave the club that year because they didn’t have a women’s team at the time.
After starting her senior career with Liverpool and spending a season with Juventus, Zelem returned to United and helped them gain promotion to the WSL in their debut campaign.
Zelem captained United to a club-record second place in the WSL in 2022-23, and to their first major trophy last season when they beat Tottenham 4-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
However, amid uncertain times for the United women’s team following the takeover of football operations by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of their most talismanic players has departed.
Captain Zelem leaves Man Utd.
