Carlotta Wamser completes move to Man City on four-year deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of Carlotta Wamser from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year deal.

The 22-year-old Germany international can play at either left-back or right-back. She joins after previously moving from Eintracht Frankfurt to Leverkusen on a free transfer in July 2025. On the international stage, Wamser has 14 caps, having come through Germany’s youth system, including being part of the 2019 Under-17 European Championship-winning squad (as reported by BBC Sport).

City’s third summer signing

This is City’s third addition of the summer, following the arrivals of defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea and forward Beth Mead from Arsenal, per BBC Sport. With Charles among the injury absentees—along with Grace Clinton, Vivianne Miedema, Jade Rose and Laura Wienroither—Wamser’s arrival gives a timely boost.

City begin their WSL title defence at home to Birmingham City on Sunday, and Wamser’s versatility should help manage the rotation demands early on.

Wamser’s message

Wamser said she had a “perfect welcome” and already feels good in Manchester, adding that she believes the English league is the best in the world and that moving to one of its leading clubs is the right step for her development. City director of football Therese Sjogran added that the club have admired Wamser for some time and believe she will bring energy, passion and a willingness to learn, highlighting the confidence shown in young talent (both quoted via BBC Sport).