Scott Carson, the man, the myth, the goalkeeper you almost forgot was still playing, is finally leaving Manchester City this summer. After six glorious years spent expertly warming the bench, delivering top-tier high-fives, and owning the cleanest kit in the league, Carson will depart the Etihad when his contract expires.
He may have made just two senior appearances, but let’s be honest—Carson’s biggest saves were probably during training when he dove to stop a rogue coffee spill or intercepted a tactical whiteboard from falling over. And yet, he’s been part of 12 trophies, including that magical Champions League night in 2023. Not bad for a third-choice keeper who’s practically football’s equivalent of the invisible man.
Carson: A Veteran Presence… Mostly in the Dressing Room
At 39, Carson brought something priceless to the squad—experience, banter, and the uncanny ability to read Guardiola’s touchline gestures without blinking. After joining City on loan from Derby in 2019 and signing permanently in 2021, he became the team’s unofficial emotional support goalkeeper. Four England caps, two City appearances, and one massive impact on squad morale? Legendary.
Carson Says Goodbye (Finally, Someone Not Named Kevin De Bruyne)
As Manchester City overhauls their squad, waving goodbye to Kevin De Bruyne, Juanma Lillo, and potentially Jack Grealish’s dance moves, Carson’s exit feels like the end of an era. A silent era. One filled with medals, minimal playing time, and the most stable hairline in the Premier League.
Carson’s Legacy: Two Games, Infinite Influence
Whether or not you ever saw him play, Carson has officially outlasted most British sitcoms and the iPhone 6. His next chapter is unknown—but we bet it involves a lounge chair, a coaching gig, or maybe a Netflix docuseries: Carson: Chronicles of a Third Keeper.
So long, Scott. You may have left the pitch cold, but you warmed the hearts of goalkeeping purists everywhere.
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