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Arsenal confirm Chloe Kelly contract talks after Lionesses star’s successful loan spell

Kelly’s loan expires at the end of June, with the forward’s Manchester City contract also coming to an end

4 June, 2025 13:17

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Arsenal have confirmed that discussions are underway with Manchester City loanee Chloe Kelly to keep the England star in North London on a permanent deal.

Kelly’s loan expires at the end of June, with the club stating that “Discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course.”

The former Gunners academy graduate signed on loan on January deadline day, and played a key role as Arsenal won the Champions League and secured a second place finish in the Women’s Super League.

Kelly scored for England in Friday’s thrashing of Portugal, having moved to Arsenal on loan in order to rescue her chances of making the England squad for Euro 2025. The 27-year-old’s contract with Manchester City expires this month after five years with the club.  

Asked about Kelly’s future following Arsenal’s win over Manchester United in May, head coach Renée Slegers said: “She has made a very positive impact for us, you see it on the pitch in games and we see it in training as well. We are really happy with Chloe as we are with many other players as well. 

“I think everyone sees that she has been positive for us and I am very happy with her.”

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  1. Alex in Wengerland

    Jun 05, 2025, 13:44 #117330

    Hallelujah! Just get her signature on that contract ASAP. From the first moment that she set foot on the pitch on 16 February she has shown off her incredible skills and commitment as a player. Frozen out by a manager who had no idea how to manage a team of women (sounds very familiar doesn't it) and antagonised so many excellent players Ellie Roebuck, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway who all got out while the going was good. Her return to the Lionesses has been great too. She has come full circle back to us and I am so happy for her that she has returned to THOF where she plays with several players who were there when she was starting out and the return of that big smile is lovely to see.