What next for Chelsea & Kerr as striker exits?

"Sam Kerr's arrival at Chelsea in 2020 was the biggest transfer in Women's Super League history and there were huge expectations on the striker to deliver. After six-and-a-half years at the club, Kerr has exceeded any expectations and will go down as one of Chelsea's greatest players - and one of the WSL's. The 32-year-old has confirmed she will leave the Blues at the end of the season following a trophy-laden career in England."

"The Australia forward has been one of the greatest goalscorers in women's football over the past decade and has won 11 major trophies at Chelsea. From thumping headers to audacious lobs and acrobatic backflips, Kerr has shown it all during her spell in London. Kerr arrived from Chicago Red Stars in January 2020 after agreeing a move with former Chelsea manager Emma Hayes."

"Goalscoring records continued at Chelsea as she struck 16 times in 29 games in all competitions this season, becoming the club's all-time WSL top scorer with 64. She has twice won the Golden Boot and was the WSL player of the season in 2022 and the PFA fans' player of the year in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, she finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting after netting 29 goals in 38 appearances as the Blues secure a WSL and FA Cup double."

"Kerr's 158th - and final - appearance could come on Saturday as Chelsea end the season at home to Manchester United. She departs as the Blues' fourth-highest appearance maker and could move level with all-time leading scorer Fran Kirby (112) if she scores on Saturday."

Sam Kerr joined Chelsea in January 2020 from Chicago Red Stars and became the biggest transfer in Women’s Super League history. She has won 11 major trophies with the club and established herself as one of the league’s greatest players. Kerr has produced a wide range of goals, including headers, lobs, and acrobatic finishes. She remains the all-time leading scorer in the National Women’s Soccer League and previously held the Australian W-League record. At Chelsea, she became the club’s all-time WSL top scorer with 64 goals and added 16 goals in 29 games this season. She has twice won the Golden Boot, was WSL player of the season in 2022, and earned PFA fans’ player of the year in 2021 and 2022. She could make her 158th and final appearance against Manchester United and potentially match Fran Kirby’s all-time Chelsea scoring mark.

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