Sam Kerr extends Chelsea contract to 2024
Sam Kerr extends Chelsea contract to 2024
Sam Kerr has signed a new contract to commit herself to Chelsea until 2024.
After a stunning debut full season with the club, the Australia international forward has become a crucial part of the squad since joining midway through the 2019 season.
After extending her tenure for another two years, Kerr said: “It’s really exciting. I’m really happy at the club. We’ve had good success, being at a club like Chelsea is an amazing opportunity.
“The time was just right, I feel really comfortable being here. I think the club gives me every opportunity to succeed as a player.
“I can’t see myself going anywhere else in the world or leaving Europe, having what I have at Chelsea.
“‘The time was right, honestly, I didn’t feel like I wanted to rush into anything, just like signing here the first time, it just happened naturally.”
“The team speaks for itself, every day at training playing with world-class players; getting challenged every day and winning trophies at the same time,” Kerr added.
“I hadn’t won much when I came here and after last season, I think it’s just a no-brainer for me to stay.”
General manager Paul Green added: “We are absolutely delighted that Sam has extended her deal with the club.Sam is quite simply one of the world’s best strikers and goalscorers.
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“We look to continue to build on our recent successes, and Sam will play a big role in achieving those targets in the future.”
The 28-year-old forward won the Golden Boot for the Barclays Women’s Super League 2020/21 season with 21 goals in 22 matches. She has so far scored 39 goals in 47 appearances.