The club experienced a drop from the top tier in May, marking the end of the elite status for the women's section. This fall from the top has had direct consequences for the squad, as the club was forced to sell or release a significant number of players to adapt to new conditions and financial constraints. A total of fourteen players left the club, representing a significant change in the squad and requiring a complete reconstruction of the team for the upcoming competitive period.
Despite the significant changes, a key part of the squad remained untouched. Sam Tierney, the 27-year-old, signed a new contract until 2028 in July, securing her future at the club. She has become the longest-serving player in the current squad, a position that gives her an important role in stabilising and developing the team in the future. Her remaining at the club represents a stabilising factor in a time of major change, while the rest of the squad, including transfers such as the one to Manchester United, has already been completed.
This reorganisation represents a key moment for the club's future, as it will have to adapt to the new competitive conditions in the lower tier. Although it has lost a significant number of players, retaining key elements such as Tierney gives hope for a quick recovery and a return to the higher level of competition in the coming seasons.
