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Manchester City cult hero Scott Carson is leaving the club after six seasons
He's lived the dream.

A Manchester City fan favourite and cult figure’s time at the club has come to an end as Scott Carson will be leaving the club after more than half a decade.
The veteran goalkeeper, who started out life at Leeds United before going on to represent the likes of West Brom, Wigan Athletic and Derby County among several other clubs, has been the reserve shot-stopper at Man City for six seasons.
He arrived at the Etihad Stadium on loan back in 2019 before being made a permanent signing and part of the keeper rotation in the summer of 2021.
Despite very rarely playing for the team and mainly serving as a more of a senior statesman, trainer and would-be goalkeeping coach, he’s remained a popular figure in the dressing room through his time in East Manchester, and his departure has been met with nothing but a flood of fondness and gratitude.
Part of the reason his status at the club has been such a case of fascination is that he’s essentially landed the dream job in the twilight of his career.
Having made just two appearances over the course of nearly six whole years, completing a total of just 108 minutes, he quite literally has one of the best money earned and trophies earned per minute ratios on the planet.
With the 11 accolades he won as part of Pep Guardiola‘s set-up, he averaged a piece of silverware for every 9.8 minutes played at the club.
To put that into even wider context, that’s a better rate than the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and many others…
Again, we repeat, Scott Carson is absolutely living the life, and the supporters have been there right along with him, loving absolutely every second of it.
Case and point:
— FUTBIN (@FUTBIN) June 9, 2025
— Odds On Anything (@OddsOnAnything) June 9, 2025
You will be missed scott 🐐 pic.twitter.com/juo3zPzQ2T
— ViciousVerstappen #MCFC #Redbull (@VerstappenMCFC) June 9, 2025
Confirming his departure in an official statement, the club wrote: “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.”
With his contract expiring amid the 2025 summer transfer window, he leaves City as a free agent at the age of 39; it remains to be seen whether or not he will be searching for a new club.
One thing we do know is that he’s had a ball of a time in blue.
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Featured Images — Scott Carson (via Instagram)/England/FA TV (screenshot via YouTube)