Sam Kerr will depart Chelsea when her contract expires this summer, bringing an end to a six-and-a-half-year spell that established her as one of the club's greatest ever players. The 32-year-old Australia striker has scored 115 goals in all competitions for the Londoners, including a record 64 in the Women's Super League.
During her time at Stamford Bridge, Kerr won five WSL titles, three FA Cups and three League Cups. She claimed the WSL Golden Boot twice and was named Football Writers' Association women's footballer of the year in both 2022 and 2023. She also finished runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 2023.
"When I reflect on my Chelsea career, I just feel happy," Kerr told the club's media channels. "Happy that it happened, and I feel so grateful to have played for this club for six years and won as many trophies as we could."
Kerr will play her final match for Chelsea on Saturday at home to Manchester United, and is just one goal behind Fran Kirby's all-time Chelsea Women goals record. Chelsea thanked Kerr for her "incredible contribution" and wished her well for the next chapter.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have confirmed that left-back Katie McCabe will also leave when her contract expires this summer. The Republic of Ireland international made 305 appearances for the Gunners, winning the Champions League in 2025. Arsenal director Clare Wheatley described McCabe as a "club legend" who "led with passion and commitment".
