"Chelsea are understood to have made the 29-year-old Jamaica international their priority target in the summer. City manager Andree Jeglertz said in April he hoped Shaw would extend her contract, which expires in June, but disagreement over the length of a new deal is believed to have been the sticking point. Chelsea are understood to have offered at least one extra year on a contract than City were willing to sign up to."
"Shaw initially had no wish to leave and had hoped to retire at City but the breakdown in negotiations led to her exploring other options. She has been the club's top goalscorer for the past four seasons and is set to win a third successive WSL Golden Boot after scoring 19 goals in 21 appearances, with one league game remaining."
Khadija Shaw is poised to depart Manchester City and join Chelsea on a free transfer this summer after contract renewal talks broke down. The 29-year-old Jamaica international has been City's top goalscorer for four consecutive seasons and is expected to win her third consecutive WSL Golden Boot with 19 goals in 21 appearances. Despite initial positive negotiations and Shaw's desire to remain at City, disagreements over contract length became the primary obstacle. Chelsea has emerged as the frontrunner to sign Shaw, reportedly offering at least one additional year beyond City's proposal. Shaw's departure represents a significant loss for City, coming immediately after they won their first Women's Super League title in a decade.
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