Liverpool Women Sign Goalkeeper Khiara Keating on Permanent Deal

Liverpool FC Women have made a statement in the transfer market with the signing of goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a permanent deal following the expiry of her contract at Manchester City.

At 22, Keating already carries the profile of a far more seasoned player. She made her senior debut at just 17, emerging from City’s academy as one of the most highly regarded young goalkeepers in the English game. That early breakthrough set the tone: a career built on sharp reflexes, composure under pressure and a willingness to command her area.

Her move to Liverpool marks the fourth new arrival of the summer and underlines the club’s intent to build a squad capable of pushing higher up the Women’s Super League. A new goalkeeper is rarely just another signing; it reshapes the spine of a team. Keating arrives with exactly the kind of experience and temperament Liverpool want at the back.

There is a familiar face waiting for her. She reunites with head coach Gareth Taylor, with whom she previously worked at Manchester City. That existing relationship should accelerate her integration on Merseyside, with Taylor already well aware of her strengths, personality and potential.

Keating’s pedigree extends beyond club level. A product of the City academy system, she has represented England at both youth and senior level, stepping onto the international stage with her Lionesses debut in October 2025. That cap confirmed what many inside the game already believed: she belongs in elite company.

For Liverpool, this is more than a depth signing. It is a clear investment in a goalkeeper entering her prime years, one who has already lived the pressure of top-flight football and international duty. The question now is simple: how high can Keating and this reshaped Liverpool side climb together?