"The way Manchester City are putting our women's team in a position to really go on and be successful long-term is so exciting. I'm very glad I got to play a part in that and I'm very excited to watch in the future."
"Her professionalism, drive, and humility has set a standard that others have naturally followed. It has been an honour to have her in our club, not only does she bring her best self every day in training and matches, but she also brings out the best in her team-mates."
Laura Coombs, a 35-year-old midfielder for Manchester City, will retire at the season's end. She hopes to conclude her career with a Women's Super League title, as City leads Arsenal by six points. Coombs began her career at Arsenal in 2007 and earned seven caps for England. She was recalled to the national team in 2023 after an eight-year absence and participated in the World Cup final. Coombs has been praised for her professionalism and leadership at Manchester City, contributing significantly to the team's success.
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