Poppy Pritchard Leaves Manchester City Women for Leicester City Women
Poppy Pritchard has completed a permanent transfer from Manchester City Women to Leicester City Women, according to an official statement from Manchester City Women. This move comes after a two-and-a-half-year spell at Manchester City Women, where Pritchard never quite settled into a first-team breakthrough.
Why it Matters for Manchester City Women
The departure of Pritchard marks the end of an era for Manchester City Women, who are currently leading the WSL with 62 goals scored and 19 conceded, a 4-point lead at the top. The team's recent form has been WWLWW, with a strong performance in the league.
What Comes Next for Leicester City Women
Leicester City Women are assembling a squad capable of bouncing straight back to the WSL after relegation. Pritchard's experience in three different competitive environments in the last 18 months makes her a valuable addition to the team. With 29 combined outings across the Championship and Scottish top flight, Pritchard is expected to make an immediate impact.
Leicester City Women's focus now shifts to integrating Pritchard into a squad still finding its feet in WSL 2 after relegation. The team's seventh signing of the summer, Pritchard is excited to join a club with high aspirations and a determination to win games for its supporters.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in FA WSL, 55 pts, 18W-1D-3L from 22 games, recent form WWLWW.
