Gonzalez cited "personal matters in Spain," then signed for Saudi Arabia weeks later

Esther Gonzalez agreed a mutual contract termination with Gotham FC in July 2026, citing "strictly personal reasons." Under a month later, the 2023 World Cup winner signed for Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia until 2027. Gotham received no transfer fee. Supporters have voiced disappointment at the messaging and the financial loss. Openly gay, Gonzalez has deleted photos of her wife and child from social media.