Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood has made a heartfelt plea for her "special friend" Khadija "Bunny" Shaw to remain at the club, amid growing speculation about the star striker's future.

Shaw, 29, has been in sensational form this season, scoring twice in Sunday's dramatic FA Cup semi-final comeback against Chelsea—where City overturned a 2-0 deficit to book their place in the final. Just last week, she helped the club clinch their first Women's Super League title in a decade, adding another chapter to what has been a historic campaign.

However, the joy of these triumphs is tinged with uncertainty. Reports suggest Shaw is set to leave when her contract expires in June, with Chelsea emerging as favorites to sign her on a free transfer after negotiations over a new deal reportedly broke down.

For Greenwood, the thought of losing her teammate and close friend is a tough one. The two have been locker room neighbors since Shaw arrived at City, and their bond extends far beyond the pitch.

"Bunny and I have sat next to each other in the changing room for the whole time we've been here. She's a really special person to me," Greenwood told BBC Sport. "She is a fantastic player and I absolutely love Bunny. She's one of my closest friends in football and I care about her a lot."

While Greenwood admits she's in the dark about Shaw's plans, her message is clear: "I would be lying if I said I knew what the future was for Bunny because I don't. But I hope we celebrate with Bunny in a City shirt for years to come."

As City gear up for their FA Cup final appearance, fans will be hoping that Greenwood's wish comes true—and that Bunny's story at the Etihad is far from over.