Former Leeds United and international goalkeeper becomes free agent as giants announce departure
A former Leeds United goalkeeper has become a free agent.
A Premier League club have announced the departure of a former Leeds United goalkeeper who will become a free agent on his exit.
Scott Carson came through United’s Academy before progressing to the first team but then leaving for Liverpool in 2005.
Following loan spells with Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and Charlton Athletic, Carson sealed to switch to West Brom before later signing for Bursaspor, Wigan Athletic and Derby County.
As third choice keeper, a loan move to Manchester City then presented itself in the summer of 2019 and Carson made his switch to the Etihad permanent in the summer of 2021.
The ex-Leeds stopper has remained at City since but the club have now announced that the 39-year-old will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.
A statement from the club on social media platform X read: “After six seasons with the Club, Scott Carson will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer. We would like to thank Scott for his hard work and dedication and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”
Carson, 39, who has been capped four times for England, only made two appearances for City for whom he played 107 minutes of football.
He was, though, part of the squad that lifted 12 major honours over the last six seasons.
12 major honours over the last six seasons
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Scott Carson will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer.
“The 39-year-old has been at the Club since 2019, acting as a valued part of the goalkeeping unit. He originally arrived on loan before completing a free transfer in the summer of 2021.
“The experienced goalkeeper’s debut for City came in the May 2021 victory at Newcastle United before a second appearance in the Champions League round of 16 second leg with Sporting CP in 2021/22.
“Having made his maiden senior appearance for Leeds United all the way back in January 2004, Carson has now spent an incredible 21 years as a professional.
“During his time at City, Carson has been praised by goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor and peers Ederson and Stefan Ortega Moreno for his work ethic and the effect of his positive attitude amongst the group.
“He has been part of a squad that has lifted 12 major honours over the last six seasons during what has been a historic period of success for Pep Guardiola’s team.
“Everyone at Manchester City would like to thank Scott for his hard work and dedication and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”