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Chelsea goalkeeper Katie Cox has committed her long-term future to the club after signing a new three-year contract before completing a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest for the 2026/27 campaign.
The new agreement represents a major show of faith from Chelsea in the development of the young goalkeeper, who will now have the opportunity to continue her progression with regular first-team football away from Stamford Bridge.
Cox is understood to be delighted with the new deal and the opportunity it provides, with the goalkeeper able to look ahead to the next stage of her career knowing that her long-term future remains firmly with CHELSEA.
The decision to send Cox out on loan is designed to provide her with valuable competitive experience. Regular minutes are particularly important for young goalkeepers, who often require sustained exposure to senior football to develop their confidence, decision-making and overall consistency.
Her move to Nottingham Forest for the 2026/27 season should therefore provide an important platform for Cox to continue her development while competing for regular opportunities.
For CHELSEA , the new contract ensures they retain control of a goalkeeper they clearly believe has the potential to develop into an important player in the future. The club’s decision to extend Cox’s stay before loaning her out underlines the importance they place on her continued progression
Upon signing her new deal, the goalkeeper said: ‘I’m delighted to be able to continue my future at Chelsea and be offered another contract at my childhood club. It’s a great opportunity to continue developing and keep learning from the best players and coaches in the world.
‘I want to keep learning, stay down-to-earth and be humble. I want to give a massive thanks to my parents for supporting me, especially over the last year while I’ve been so far away from home.
‘I’d also like to thank Phil (Radley) and Sonia (Bompastor) for putting their trust and belief in me and for seeing me as a part of the future at this club.’
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