Manchester City’s goalkeeper Scott Carson _(Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)_
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CUMBRIAN goalkeeper Scott Carson has left Manchester City after six years, the Premier League club has announced.
The 39-year-old shotstopper, from Cleator Moor, will leave Pep Guardiola's Manchester City upon the expiry of his contract this summer.
The experienced goalkeeper, whose 21-year professional career has included spells at Liverpool, Aston Villa, Wigan Athletic, and Derby County, initially joined Manchester City on loan from the Rams in 2019, before joining City permanently on a free transfer in the summer of 2021.
The Cumbrian goalkeeper made his debut for Guardiola's Manchester City in May 2021, in a victory against Newcastle United, before making a second appearance in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Sporting CP.
[Writing on their website](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/scott-carson-to-leave-city-63884983), Manchester City confirmed the Cumbrian keeper's departure.
They said: "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."