Tearful Bethany England announces she will leave Tottenham this summer

Tottenham Hotspur captain Bethany England has confirmed she will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing a three-and-a-half-year spell in north London to an end. The 31-year-old forward announced the news in a tearful video message to supporters after the club opted against renewing her current contract.

England, the Tottenham captain and one of the most prolific forwards in Women’s Super League history, is set to depart the club this summer. The striker confirmed the news in a deeply emotional video message, marking the end of a stint that began with a high-profile move from Chelsea in early 2023. According to The Guardian, the decision rested with the club, as Spurs look to pivot toward a younger squad under a new recruitment strategy.

Addressing the fans directly, England expressed her gratitude for the impact the club had on her career during a difficult personal period. England said in her emotional message posted across the club’s official social media channels to the fans: “From the very beginning you gave me something I didn’t even realise I was searching for: your warmth, your belief, and your unwavering support. You even made me feel seen again. In moments where I questioned myself, you never did. I came here hoping to rediscover something I had lost, but I am leaving with so much more than I’d ever imagined.”