**Manchester City fans could yet see Scott Carson continue in action albeit away from the Etihad Stadium after his exit from the club earlier this summer.**
Carson initially joined City in the summer of 2019 on loan before signing for the club permanently, becoming a respected figure behind the scenes and playing a prominent role within Pep Guardiola’s dressing room.
While his on-pitch contributions were unsurprisingly limited, his influence in the first-team squad and mentorship of younger players earned him consistent praise from staff, including Guardiola, and teammates alike.
Despite only making a handful of appearances, Carson was a mainstay during Manchester City’s most successful era ever, collecting numerous major trophies including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.
The former England international’s leadership and professionalism were seen as vital by head coach Pep Guardiola, who repeatedly referred to him as a key member of his squad, even if he rarely featured on the pitch.
With his one-year deal expiring at the end of the most-recent 2024/25 campaign, Manchester City officials chose not to renew his contract, allowing the iconic third-choice shot-stopper to leave as a free agent and be replaced by Chelsea’s Marcus Bettinelli earlier this summer.
Now, according to the information of [journalist Alan Nixon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/great-scott-to-133980473/instant-access?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpYTI6NWViMWU4ZjYtZTQ5NC00NGY0LTk2MTItOGY2MGE3MDAzODFhIiwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTMzOTgwNDczLCJwYXRyb25faWQiOjk2NzE5MTh9.eg1Cu106Im806NwEmotQEbG_Zc1ew0SFySm9RCIcgNw&utm_source=post_link&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_id=564692b4-bec0-4227-99b7-dbb62c825e9a), Scott Carson is looking to get off the substitutes’ bench after leaving Manchester City and back in goal for a further season, ideally in the Championship.
The 39-year-old’s desire to return to action perhaps comes as no surprise to those familiar with his career, having made over 500 professional appearances across spells with Leeds United, Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion, Derby County, and others.
Clubs in the second tier may be drawn to Carson’s wealth of experience, leadership, and reliability, while his fitness levels remain strong by all accounts, and any deal would likely be cost-effective for sides seeking a short-term solution between the posts or an experienced back-up to guide a younger keeper.
As pre-season continues across the EFL’s clubs, opportunities could open up for Scott Carson to make a late move. While retirement had been considered by some observers, his current mindset suggests a clear intention to play on — and potentially bow out on his own terms.