Chloe Kelly signs permanently for Arsenal

We’re delighted to announce the signing of Chloe Kelly on a permanent deal.

The 27-year-old England forward will return to us following a successful spell on loan here from Manchester City last season and the expiration of her contract there this summer.

Chloe, who enjoyed eight years with us during her academy and early professional career, scored two goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances after joining us on loan in January, culminating in a tenacious display in our Champions League final win over Barcelona in May.

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Born in London, Chloe joined our academy at the age of 12 in 2010 and went on to make 19 appearances for our first-team between 2015 and 2018, scoring nine goals.

Chloe enjoyed two loan spells at Everton during her time as a Gunner, before making a permanent move to Merseyside in 2018. She scored 18 goals in 51 appearances for the Toffees before sealing a transfer to Manchester City in 2020, where she made a total of 109 appearances and scored 30 times, winning the FA Cup in 2019/20 and the League Cup in 2021/22.

At international level, Chloe has made 53 appearances and scored eight goals for England, including the winner in the Euro 2022 final. Chloe was also an integral part of the Lionesses squad that reached the final of the Women’s World Cup in 2023.

“Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me”, said Chloe. “Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I’m looking forward to continuing.

“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.”

Director of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley, added: “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.”

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 and played an important role in what we achieved here last season, and I know she shares our ambition to compete for more.”

Chloe will continue to wear the number 18 jersey here at Arsenal.

The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

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