Chloe Kelly has signed permanently for Arsenal following the expiry of her contract with Manchester City.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Chloe Kelly of Arsenal lifts the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy after her team's victory in the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
The 27-year-old winger, who joined Arsenal on loan in January, played a key role in the club’s UEFA Women’s Champions League triumph, granted Arsenal a period of exclusivity while negotiations took place.
Kelly asked her representatives to give Arsenal first refusal over her next move, and the agreement is understood to be a three-year deal until 2028.
Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me”, said Kelly. “Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I’m looking forward to continuing.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly of Arsenal celebrate after the team's victory and progression to the Semi-Final after the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid CF at Emirates Stadium on March 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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“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.”
Head Coach, Renée Slegers, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to make Chloe a permanent signing for us. She had a great impact for us and played an important role in what we achieved here last season, and I know she shares our ambition to compete for more.”
Director of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley, said: “We’re thrilled to keep Chloe at Arsenal. Chloe’s application, attitude and performances were outstanding throughout her loan spell last season and we are delighted to continue working together as we gear up for an exciting 2025/26 campaign. I know our supporters have been waiting patiently for this one and I’m sure they’ll join me in welcoming Chloe home to North London.”
Her decision brings to a close a five-year spell at Manchester City, where she won the FA Cup and League Cup, and became a regular for England.
A product of Arsenal’s academy, Kelly previously left the club in 2016, making her return nearly a decade later.
She is best known internationally for scoring the winning goal in the final of Euro 2022, sealing England’s first major trophy in women’s football.
Kelly will continue to wear the 18 shirt.
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