Liverpool sign England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on free transfer
Liverpool have completed the signing of England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a free transfer following the expiration of her Manchester City contract.
The 22-year-old reunites with manager Gareth Taylor, under whom she previously played during her time in Manchester.
This move follows reports in June that the highly-rated shot-stopper had rejected a contract extension at her former club.
Striving for greatness on Merseyside
A graduate of the City academy, the young talent helped her previous employers secure a second Women’s Super League title last season.
“[Liverpool is] such a big club and I think the women’s team is striving for greatness,” said Keating.
“I think the style of football that they play suits me and my position. They’re just going in the right direction and [it is] a project that I want to be part of.”
The international star becomes the Reds’ fourth major acquisition of the summer transfer window.
Competition and international ambitions
She faced stiff competition for the number one shirt from Japan’s Ayaka Yamashita last season, making just four WSL starts during a campaign that also yielded the Women’s FA Cup.
Despite limited domestic minutes, the standout prospect remains one of the country’s most promising goalkeepers.
England manager Sarina Wiegman called her up for June’s crucial Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine, although a concussion ultimately ruled her out.
Having been part of the triumphant Euro 2025 squad, the 22-year-old is determined to secure regular first-team football ahead of next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Reuniting with a familiar face
Liverpool boss Taylor was responsible for handing the promising star her WSL debut during a phenomenal 2023-24 breakout campaign.
At just 19 years old, she became the youngest goalkeeper in history to win the WSL Golden Glove award after keeping nine clean sheets.
The experienced shot-stopper also boasts Women’s Champions League pedigree, alongside previous short loan spells at AFC Fylde and Coventry United.
“The start of my career has been nothing but amazing. I’ve gained platforms and done brilliantly so far. But I needed that missing [piece of the] puzzle,” she added.
“I think Liverpool can be that – somewhere I’m playing week-in, week-out and I’m getting good game time, to play with a good team and win trophies.”
The Merseyside club actively sought a new primary goalkeeper after Jennifer Falk departed in May following a successful loan stint.