Australian defender Alanna Kennedy has departed Manchester City, the Women’s Super League (WSL) club confirmed on Tuesday.
In a now-deleted social media post, City had confirmed that the 30-year-old was moving to NWSL side Angel City after three and a half years in Manchester.
She was absent from City’s mid-season training camp in Abu Dhabi and was not listed in the squad for the Manchester derby on Sunday — that ended 4-2 to United — sparking speculation over her future.
“Alanna Kennedy is set to leave Manchester City on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance,” the WSL club said in a post on X.
The centre-back made 64 appearances during her City tenure and won the League Cup in 2022.
“Manchester has been my home for the past 3 and a half years and I am leaving with a lot of amazing memories,” she wrote in a post on Instagram.
“I’ve had some real career highlights playing for this team and made some friends for life. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of those who supported me during my time here.”
