England and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps admitted that it was a difficult decision to leave Manchester United, but says she was determined to push herself out of her comfort zone to become a better player.
EARPs joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer last summer after a period of long conversations about a contract extension with United.
PSG was eliminated in the second round of the Women's Champions League by Juventus and they are second in their domestic competition behind Lyon, but they do have a derby match to watch Paris FC in the French Cup final in the beginning of next month.
Explanation about her decision to leave Manchester United, Earps Pitch to Pod told: “It was a conscious choice of:” I want to push myself out of my comfort zone, I want to push my game to a different level, I want to learn, I want to be challenged in a different way. “
“I think people probably look at it and think:” You just packed and left your bags. “It's just not as easy as that.
“It doesn't matter if you are moving to another club at home or if you are moving to another club abroad. Making that choice to leave is very difficult, especially when I was at United for five years and that was all I once knew for such a long period and enjoyed a fantastic success there.
“So I left and went to PSG, it was about what I thought I would make a better player and it was difficult.
“I remember the night before I left, I was really struggling, the few days grab all my things and brought it all together.
“It sounds really stupid – I think I'm just emotional in my later years – I have suppressed all my emotions as a child and now as an adult I feel everything. I am just so happy that I was brave enough to do it.
“I think I can feel a huge difference in myself on and next to the field. I feel that I learn every day and I really enjoy it. The girls are incredibly talented.
“I am really happy that I did it and I really enjoy it.”
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