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Chloe Kelly has officially returned to Arsenal on a permanent deal after her Manchester City contract expired. The England international made a strong impact during her loan spell, contributing to their Champions League triumph. Kelly expressed excitement about continuing her journey under manager Renee Slegers and winning more trophies. The 26-year-old previously rose through Arsenal’s academy before stints at Everton and Man City.

Key Points: Chloe Kelly Returns to Arsenal on Permanent Deal After Man City Exit

  • Kelly rejoins Arsenal after eight years away
  • Scored 2 goals and 5 assists in 13 loan appearances
  • Played key role in Champions League final win
  • Won Euro 2022 with England and reached 2023 World Cup final
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WSL: Chloe Kelly signs permanent deal with Arsenal

England star Chloe Kelly signs permanently with Arsenal after a successful loan spell, aiming for more trophies with the Gunners.

"Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me. – Chloe Kelly"

London, July 2

Chloe Kelly has signed a permanent deal with Arsenal after a successful spell on loan with the Gunners from Manchester City last season and the expiration of her contract there this summer.

Chloe, who enjoyed eight years with the North London side during her academy and early professional career, scored two goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances after joining on loan in January, culminating in a tenacious display in their Champions League final win over Barcelona in May.

During her loan spell with the Gunners, Chloe became a fan favourite and was seen celebrating the European triumph with fans inside a bar, prompting further speculation about her potential contract extension.

“Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me. Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I’m looking forward to continuing.

“I’m excited for more silverware at this special club and to bring more trophies back to North London to celebrate with our supporters. I’ve always said that Arsenal supporters are the best and to have them on my side, singing my name, means so much to me," said Kelly.

Born in London, Chloe joined Arsenal's academy at the age of 12 in 2010 and went on to make 19 appearances for the first-team between 2015 and 2018, scoring nine goals.

Chloe enjoyed two loan spells at Everton before making a permanent move to Merseyside in 2018. She scored 18 goals in 51 appearances for the Toffees before sealing a transfer to Manchester City in 2020, where she made a total of 109 appearances and scored 30 times, winning the FA Cup in 2019/20 and the League Cup in 2021/22.

At the international level, Chloe has made 53 appearances and scored eight goals for England, including the winner against Germany in the Euro 2022 final. Chloe was also an integral part of the Lionesses squad that reached the final of the Women’s World Cup in 2023.

Head coach Renee Slegers, said, "I'm delighted that we’ve been able to make Chloe a permanent signing for us. She had a great impact and played an important role in what we achieved here last season, and I know she shares our ambition to compete for more."

- IANS

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Shreya B
While I'm happy for Chloe, I wish Indian media gave even 10% of this coverage to our women's football team. We have talented players who deserve this kind of spotlight too! #SupportIndianFootball
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Aditya G
Her performance in the Champions League final was world class! 🏆 Shows what proper training and infrastructure can do. Hope someday our girls get similar facilities. The difference is night and day.
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Priya S
Respectfully, while this is great news for Arsenal, I feel the article could have mentioned more about how this impacts the WSL as a whole. The league's growth affects women's football globally, including in countries like India.
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Vikram M
As someone who follows both men's and women's football, Chloe's journey is truly inspiring! From academy to Champions League winner - what a story! Hope our young Indian footballers are watching and learning.
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Nisha Z
The passion she shows when celebrating with fans is what football is all about! ❤️ We need more players like her who truly connect with supporters. Maybe someday our women's ISL will have this kind of fan culture too!

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