OFFICIAL Statement Released – Record Goal-Scorer Announces To Chelsea Fans Summer Move
Chelsea’s record women’s goalscorer Fran Kirby is to leave at the end of the season after nine years in which she ‘lived out amazing dreams’.
The 30-year-old joined from Reading in 2015 and has scored 115 goals in 205 appearances, winning six Women’s Super League titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups, one Community Shield, and the WSL Spring Series.
However – with current boss Emma Hayes leaving the club at the end of the season and a number of other players linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge – Kirby has decided that now is the right time to depart her beloved CHELSEA.
‘I came to this club as a young girl, with big dreams,’ she said in a statement.
‘After nine years I’m leaving having lived out those amazing dreams in front of you.
‘I guess this is me saying goodbye to you. A huge thank you to all of you, you have been there for some of my ultimate highs and my ultimate lows and you have always given me so much love, so much support and I will never forget the feeling of playing in front of you – ever.
‘So to leave as your record goalscorer, being part of the journey from Staines to Stamford Bridge I guess that’s it. And hopefully I’ll see you soon.’
Chelsea’s general manager Paul Green hailed a club great.
‘Fran has been a hugely important player for us over the last nine years. She has played an integral role in the club’s success, winning 15 trophies and earning numerous individual accolades,” he said.
‘She is the club’s leading goalscorer in the modern era and leaves CHELSEA with legendary status. We sincerely thank Fran for her contributions and wish her well for the future.’
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