Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension on the membership.
The 30-year-old was on the verge of changing into a free agent this summer time, however will now stay in West London till 2026.
Kerr, who’s captain of Australia, has scored 99 targets in 128 matches for the Blues since she arrived from Chicago Purple Stars in 2019.
She has been instrumental in serving to Chelsea stamp their authority on the WSL within the final 5 years.
Underneath Emma Hayes, Kerr was a part of a squad that received 5 consecutive league titles, in addition to three FA Cups, two League Cups and the Group Defend.
The one trophy that’s lacking from her assortment is the Champions League, which she will probably be hoping to win underneath new head coach Sonia Bompastor.
A message from @SamKerr1… 💙 pic.twitter.com/14c1BEzzOZ
— Chelsea FC Ladies (@ChelseaFCW) June 13, 2024
Chelsea initially posted a video on social media with Kerr studying what gave the impression to be a goodbye message.
However a couple of minutes later, they revealed that the prolific ahead will probably be staying at Stamford Bridge.
Talking to the membership web site, she mentioned: “It’s actually thrilling and a really proud second for me.
“Having the chance to remain at a membership like Chelsea means so much to me.
“I’m actually excited to proceed to push and to attempt to win trophies.”
Kerr was lacking for a lot of the 2023-24 marketing campaign by way of harm, however she will probably be hoping to get again to her greatest in 2024-25.
She’s not going wherever! 😏
Sam Kerr has signed a brand new contract with the membership till 2026! ✍️ pic.twitter.com/gqTZnefL2A
— Chelsea FC Ladies (@ChelseaFCW) June 13, 2024
Normal supervisor Paul Inexperienced added: “We’re delighted that Sam has prolonged her take care of the membership.
“Sam is a pacesetter and one of many world’s greatest strikers and goalscorers.
“She has been essential to our success, and we stay up for welcoming her again from harm subsequent season.”
