Mary Earps has reacted to a French lessons quip from fellow Lioness Lucy Bronze by admitting that “Duolingo is not cutting it” after her PSG move.
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- Goalkeeper has severed ties with Man Utd
- Taking on a new challenge in France
- International colleague has trodden that path
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The England goalkeeper has severed ties with Manchester United after reaching the end of her contract. She savoured FA Cup glory with the Red Devils in 2023-24, but has taken the decision to embrace an entirely new challenge in France.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
International team-mate Bronze knows all about treading that path, having stepped out of her comfort zone on a couple of occasions. She is currently in the process of bidding farewell to Catalan giants Barcelona, after another Champions League triumph, and has previously spent three years with Lyon.
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WHAT BRONZE SAID
Bronze has joked that she is “trying to remember French words to teach Mary Earps”, with a close friend needing all the assistance that she can get. Earps has admitted as much when responding to Bronze by saying: “Help very much welcomed. Duolingo is not cutting it.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR EARPS?
Earps will move away from mobile apps to proper teaching as she looks to settle quickly at Paris Saint-Germain. The 31-year-old has expressed her excitement at linking up with a club that will allow her to challenge for major silverware on a regular basis.