"It is understood that Arsenal did make McCabe an offer to stay, but the defender has taken the decision to pursue a new challenge. There is plenty of interest in the left-back, with Manchester City one of the clubs pursuing a free transfer. McCabe's departure comes after it was announced earlier this week that Beth Mead will also be leaving the club at the end of the season. Like McCabe, Mead is out of contract in the summer."
"The situation with McCabe is slightly different. It became apparent in January that Arsenal would allow McCabe to leave at the end of her contract, but that stance changed in recent months. The defender has shown versatility this season, having played centre-back on numerous occasions as well as her preferred left-back role. That did not go unnoticed by key figures at Arsenal."
"Talks between the two parties were continuing as recently as Monday but Arsenal's offer was ultimately turned down. It is understood McCabe's departure has been announced now so she can say goodbye to Arsenal's fans in their final game of the season at Liverpool on Saturday. McCabe won every trophy available during an 11-year stint with the club."
Arsenal reconsidered McCabe’s future after previously planning to let her leave at the end of her contract. Arsenal made an offer to keep the defender, but she decided to pursue a new challenge. Manchester City is among the clubs interested in securing her on a free transfer. McCabe’s exit follows the announcement that Beth Mead will also leave at the end of the season, with both departures tied to contracts expiring in summer. McCabe’s situation shifted after January, when Arsenal initially allowed her to depart. She has played both centre-back and left-back this season, and her versatility was recognized internally. Talks continued until Monday, but her decision was finalized so she can say goodbye in Arsenal’s final match at Liverpool on Saturday. McCabe spent 11 years at the club and won every trophy available.
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