Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has penned a two-year contract extension with Manchester City that will keep her at the club until 2026.
Shaw has had a tremendous 2022/23 campaign, netting 30 goals in 31 games in all competitions. She has been named City’s Player of the Season, has been awarded the CONCACAF Women’s Player of the Year award and has scooped numerous Player of the Month accolades.
The 26-year-old missed out on the Golden Boot by just two goals, with Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly taking the award thanks to her 22-goal haul. Shaw also notched seven assists this season - two behind teammate Chloe Kelly and one ahead of Lauren Hemp.
And her success hasn't been limited to club football. Shaw has impressed on the international stage, helping Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz qualify for this summer’s Women’s World Cup, finishing third in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship.
Shaw said of her contract extension: “I’m delighted to continue my journey with this amazing group. Everyone made me feel welcome from the first day I came here. I enjoy the way we play and I’m at a stage now where I understand the way we play and I can only get better and grow.
“I think here at City is the perfect place for me. I put all my effort and time on the pitch and obviously for the position I play and the quality I have around me, I know I’m going to be in positions to score goals.
“I’ve always said Manchester feels like home away from home too. I enjoy coming into the City ground every day and training with the group, vibing with the girls and I also have family here, so Manchester has felt like home ever since I arrived.
“I just want to thank our fans for everything, all the love and support they’ve given me since I arrived. I’ll just try my best to continue repaying them on the football pitch.”
City boss Gareth Taylor added: "Bunny's growth and development as a player over the past two years, but particularly this season, has been fantastic and we're thrilled to see her extend her contract with us.
"She has thrived having had the opportunity of extended runs in the team throughout the current campaign and has shown on a regular basis what a talent she is and why we brought her to the club.
"She scored goals regularly in France and America prior to joining us and has now shown what she's capable of in England too which says a lot about her ability.
"She is still a young player though who wants to improve and is hungry for success, and we're only scratching the surface with her which is a very exciting prospect as we aim to develop her even further over the next three years."
