Mary Earps feels there are limits to London Metropolis Lionesses’ perception that their goalkeeper can qualify for the Champions League.
Former England worldwide Earps joined London Metropolis on Friday on a two-year contract.
Arps grew to become a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
London Metropolis completed sixth within the Ladies’s Tremendous League in 2025-26, their first season within the prime flight.
And Arps does not suppose Champions League qualification is out of the query.
She mentioned: “The extra I talked to[London City]the extra I needed to listen to extra, and ultimately it grew to become a one-club race.
“I felt actually linked to them and ultimately it got here right down to ambition and targets. I am not kidding once I say there’s going to be some work to do, however I feel ending mid-table in your first season actually speaks to the character of the membership.”
“I do not suppose it is utterly inconceivable to maneuver up the desk. I feel it’s totally sensible. I do not suppose the Champions League is that far-off and I am excited that I’d be capable to play a small half in that.”
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Arps joined PSG from Manchester United in 2024, however urged the French membership by no means lived as much as her expectations.
“Shifting to Paris and PSG actually pushed me out of my consolation zone,” Arps informed ESPN.
“I didn’t wish to look again and suppose I used to be too rooster to take an opportunity.
“On the time, (PSG) had been Champions League semi-finalists. Every thing felt prefer it match collectively completely. Desires and visions and reality be informed. I’d have appreciated to have been a bit extra aggressive on the pitch, however I realized so much there.”
“It checked loads of the packing containers I used to be on the lookout for. I might wish to suppose I will come again a stronger participant due to it, however let’s have a look at how the chapter unfolds. I feel I am nonetheless the identical individual.”
London Metropolis have additionally signed Grace Guello and Delphine Cascarino, in addition to Spanish defender Yana Fernandes.
