Liverpool Sign England Goalkeeper Khiara Keating on Permanent Deal

Liverpool FC Women have moved decisively in the market, securing the signing of highly rated goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a permanent deal after the expiry of her contract at Manchester City.

At 22, Keating already carries the air of a seasoned professional. She made her senior debut at just 17, rose through the City academy system and forced her way into the England setup, representing the Lionesses at both youth and senior level and making her senior debut in October 2025.

This is not a leap into the unknown for player or coach. Keating now links back up with Gareth Taylor, under whom she previously worked at City, adding a layer of familiarity to a move that feels carefully calculated rather than speculative. Taylor knows exactly what he is getting: a modern goalkeeper comfortable under pressure, battle-tested far earlier than most in her position.

She becomes Liverpool’s fourth new arrival of the summer, a signing that speaks to ambition rather than mere squad padding. A goalkeeper with her profile does not cross the divide from City to Liverpool without the promise of a central role and a clear plan for the seasons ahead.

Keating arrives with medals still to chase, a career still climbing, and a point to prove in new colours. For Liverpool, the question now is simple: how far can they go with an England international anchoring their last line of defence?