Abbie Larkin leaves Shamrock Rovers for Glasgow City

The 18-year-old forward impressed for Ireland at the World Cup 

TEEN SENSATION: Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland in action against Ashley Lawrence of Canada during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B match between Republic of Ireland and Canada at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland international Abbie Larkin has completed a move to Scottish club Glasgow City on transfer deadline day. 

The 18-year-old forward, who impressed for Ireland at the World Cup, transfers from Shamrock Rovers.

Larkin won the League and Cup double in 2022 with Shelbourne before switching to Shamrock Rovers this season. She made her Ireland debut last year, aged just 16 and this summer became the youngest Irish player ever to play at a World Cup.

Larkin commented: “I’m delighted to be signing for Glasgow City FC. I’m excited to get started and I am looking forward to this next step of my career.” 

City Head Coach Leanne Ross said: “I am delighted to have secured the signing of Abbie Larkin on transfer deadline day.

"With a long, tough season still ahead, it was important to strengthen the attacking options within the squad, so to bring in a player of Abbie’s quality and experience is a huge coup.

"Although just 18 years of age, Abbie has already played in the Champions League and represented the Republic of Ireland at the World Cup Finals this summer, achievements which highlight the calibre of player she is.

"Abbie is a technically gifted, creative player with an eye for goal. She can play attacking midfield or forward positions and will certainly add to the attacking threat posed by the team with her ability to assist and score goals.

"I am excited to bring Abbie to Glasgow City and very much look forward to working with her.”