Sam Kerr, Chelsea’s star forward, has penned a fresh two-year extension set to keep her at Stamford Bridge through 2026, the team disclosed last Thursday.
Joining from the Chicago Red Stars in 2019, Kerr was approaching the terminal phase of her current contract, set to culminate at this season’s end. She has since netted 99 goals across 128 matches, marking an impressive tenure.
Now 30, Kerr has been instrumental in the squad’s recent domination under Emma Hayes. Her contributions have helped secure five consecutive league crowns, along with a trio of FA Cups, a brace of League Cups, and a Community Shield.
In the 2022-23 season alone, Kerr celebrated 29 goals in 38 competitive appearances, marking her 100th game in Chelsea colors.
The striker has been sidelined since January with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which also precludes her participation in this summer’s Olympics in Paris with Australia.
“It’s really exciting and a very proud moment for me,” expressed Kerr after renewing her contract. “Staying with a celebrated club like Chelsea means a whale of a lot to me. I’m charged to keep pushing and striving for more silverware.”
Since her UK arrival, Kerr has scooped the Golden Boot twice and narrowly missed the Ballon d’Or, finishing as runner-up to Spain’s Aitana Bonmati last year.
She is also on track to secure the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award for the second consecutive time, a feat yet unmatched.
