Germany's Wamser completes move to Man City
August 31, 2026 10:30
Manchester City have signed Germany full-back Carlotta Wamser from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old — capable of playing on either flank — arrives after a single season at Leverkusen, having moved there from Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer in July 2025.
City's move for Wamser is the club's third addition of the summer, following the arrivals of Niamh Charles and Beth Mead. The signing was presented by both the player and City's football director, who spoke about the fit between Wamser and the club.
KEY CONTEXT
- Wamser has progressed through Germany's youth setup and has 14 senior international caps; she made her international debut in 2025 and was part of Germany's Under-17 European Championship-winning side in 2019.
- Manchester City enter the new WSL season as reigning champions and begin their title defence at home to Birmingham City on Sunday.
- City are carrying a list of injury absentees that includes Grace Clinton, Vivianne Miedema, Jade Rose, Laura Wienroither and, notably, Niamh Charles — making defensive depth a priority.
WHY IT MATTERS
Wamser provides Manchester City with a young, versatile option at full-back at a time when the squad has several defenders unavailable. Her youth international experience and ability to play both left and right back offer tactical flexibility for a squad defending a WSL title and facing early-season personnel shortages.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- How quickly Wamser is integrated into Pep Guardiola's (note: only include if source mentioned manager—source did not) — omit. Instead:
- Whether Wamser will be available for selection in City's opening fixture at home to Birmingham City on Sunday and how she is deployed given the current injury list.
- The role she will occupy amid existing full-back options and how the club manages minutes across competitions as the season begins.
(KEY NOTE: The timing of her debut for Man City and her immediate role in the team were not specified in the source.)
KEY FACTS
- Contract length: four years with Manchester City.
- Age: 22; can play at left-back or right-back.
- Previous move to Leverkusen: from Eintracht Frankfurt in July 2025 on a free transfer.
- International record: 14 senior caps; part of Germany's U17 European Championship-winning team in 2019; senior debut in 2025.
- Manchester City's summer signings so far: Niamh Charles, Beth Mead, and Carlotta Wamser.
- City begin their WSL title defence at home to Birmingham City; several players are listed as injured absentees.