Chloe Kelly took to Instagram to voice her frustration on the Manchester Metropolis hierarchy after securing a mortgage transfer from the membership to Arsenal on WSL deadline day.
The 27-year-old England worldwide return to the membership the place her profession began on Thursday in an intention to extend her gametime.
Kelly has began only one WSL sport to date this season, together with her contract additionally up for renewal on the conclusion of this season. However her long-term future at her father or mother membership appears to be like doubtful after an offended outburst from her on Instagram on Thursday.
“So dissatisfied to search out out tonight that folks on the membership are briefing journalists towards me if I’m to signal at a membership earlier than the window shuts,” she wrote.
“They’ve known as reporters to assassinate my character and tried to plant adverse tales about me within the soccer media, of which is fake accusations. Girls ought to take care of one another and construct one another up, not shoot them down to guard their employers.
“To these accountable, I’m dissatisfied on this. As mentioned in my earlier assertion, I simply need to discover happiness once more.”
Welcome again to The Arsenal
Chloe Kelly has joined us on mortgage for the remainder of the 24/25 season.
— Arsenal Girls (@ArsenalWFC) January 30, 2025
Kelly did later than Manchester Metropolis’s followers and team-mates as she moved away from the membership for the primary time in 5 years.
“Metropolis followers, I’m very grateful for you all, thanks for welcoming me with open arms and the reminiscences shared. And to my team-mates you’re all wonderful. Thanks in your assist,” she mentioned.
Kelly joins an Arsenal facet which might be at the moment fourth within the WSL, one place and one level behind Manchester Metropolis, whereas they path league leaders Chelsea by 10 factors. Newly-confirmed full-time supervisor Renee Slegers is happy with the addition to her squad.
“Chloe is an thrilling attacking participant and will probably be an awesome addition to our squad as we method the second half of the season,” she mentioned.
She’s direct and explosive, with enormous pure expertise and talent. We’re all wanting ahead to working with Chloe as an Arsenal participant within the coming months.”
