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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Mark McCadden

Shamrock Rovers on alert as Abbie Larkin tells Shelbourne that she is leaving

Ireland international Abbie Larkin is leaving Shelbourne - with Shamrock Rovers emerging as a possible destination.

The 17-year-old has also emerged as a target for several top English sides, but cannot move across the water until she turns 18 at the end of next April, due to Brexit.

Shels revealed her decision to leave in a statement issued on Tuesday night.

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“Abbie Larkin has informed Shelbourne FC of her wish to leave the club.

“Abbie had initially indicated her intention to remain with the club and, on the 9th of December, Shelbourne FC made an announcement that she would be staying.

“Naturally, the club is disappointed at this change of heart but we ultimately respect that it is the player’s decision to make.

“We thank Abbie for her time at the club, during which she was part of a team that won 2 league titles and the FAI Cup.

“She was also capped at Senior International level for the Republic of Ireland and has come to the attention of several English WSL clubs.”

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