Lucy Bronze has spoken about how much she still has so much to give Chelsea after agreeing a new contract with the club until 2027.
The England international has agreed fresh terms after an impressive spell at CHELSEA, with the new deal underlining Chelsea’s commitment to maintaining an experienced core as they continue to compete for domestic and European honours.
‘You know, as you get older and you gain more experience, you become a leader regardless of what team you’re in and who you’re with,’ Bronze explains. ‘Apart from Becky (Spencer), I’m the oldest and the most experienced, so I’ve probably just got a little bit more of that to give.
‘We have lots of other players like that who have all different types of experience and lead in different ways. We’ve got a good group to help lead and give experience to the team.
‘Understanding the history of the game, of each club, the league and the national team, I feel is really important. You can pass that knowledge on to the younger players because the game’s in a good place, but it’s still not in the best place it could be.
‘I think we need to remind ourselves where we’ve come from and where we still have to go. There’s always something to be done to push the game on – and the players have to be the biggest advocates of that.
‘We can’t just sit back and expect other people to push and advocate for the game that we love. That’s why it’s important to share my experiences, so players understand that it’s a big responsibility and we all have to make sure we can keep driving the game for the people who come after us.
‘I love that the game’s in a better place now than it was when I was in my twenties, and I watch the girls in their twenties now, and I think, “Oh, what, what an amazing time they’re going to have and what amazing careers they’re going to have because the game’s in a better place.”
‘I hope they do that for the next group and the next generation.’
‘I feel at home here, so it’s been nice. I’ve been able to connect with so many people in England and in London, which has been amazing. I’ve played against CHELSEA a lot in my career. They’ve always been a difficult team to play against because of the fans, so it’s good to be on the other side of it now.
‘Whether that’s the local fans I meet, even just walking around in Wimbledon, London or Surrey, or being in the stadiums and seeing the fans there, they’ve all been amazing these last two years. I’m excited for them that I’m carrying on here.’
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