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This is the biggest contract U-turn in memory involving a high-profile WSL player, with Shaw on the verge of leaving City just a few days ago.
After renewal discussions broke down, Shaw would have been available on a free transfer - with Chelsea poised to make a lucrative offer to bring the star striker to London.
City fans did everything they could to ensure Shaw felt their adoration, chanting "we want Bunny to stay" on repeat at the Albert Hall last week as the club celebrated their first WSL title in a decade.
The saga continued to roll on as Shaw won individual accolades, including the WSL player of the season and Golden Boot.
But as fans pushed for clarity and noise in the media grew, so did City's desperation to agree a new deal with Shaw - and it is understood the forward agreed the contract in the past 24 hours
The reaction to her imminent departure enforced her belief City was where she wanted to continue her career, having called the club her "home" in numerous interviews.
Sources close to the player say she is happy with the four-year deal, which provides a wage package she believes reflects her status as one of the world's best players.
While celebrating City's WSL success in the Co-Op Live after party of a club parade on Monday, Shaw was asked to address the "elephant in the room" in front of 19,000 fans.
She looked rather sheepish, before saying: "I'm still here. I'm still hungry and there is no place I would rather be. I'm happy to announce that I will be staying at the football club."
It is likely to be the most significant piece of business by any club in the WSL this summer - and the transfer window has not yet opened.
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