Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension on the membership.
The 30-year-old was on the verge of turning 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 objectives 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.
Beneath Emma Hayes, Kerr was a part of a squad that gained 5 consecutive league titles, in addition to three FA Cups, two League Cups and the Neighborhood Defend.
The one trophy that’s lacking from her assortment is the Champions League, which she can be hoping to win below new head coach Sonia Bompastor.
A message from @SamKerr1… 💙 pic.twitter.com/14c1BEzzOZ
— Chelsea FC Girls (@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 can be staying at Stamford Bridge.
Chatting with the membership web site, she stated: “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 via damage, however she can be hoping to get again to her finest 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 Girls (@ChelseaFCW) June 13, 2024
Common 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 finest strikers and goalscorers.
“She has been essential to our success, and we sit up for welcoming her again from damage subsequent season.”
