Official : Prolific Chelsea Striker Extends Contract Until 2021

Published: June 01, 2018

Chelsea Ladies' star striker, Fran Kirby has signed a new contract with the Blues to stay on till the end of the 2021 football season.

Kirby, 24, was one of the best players in the Chelsea women set-up last season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions and also picked up the PFA Women's Player of The Year Award.

"It's a massive step for me to commit to Chelsea, but one which I didn't hesitate to make. I've really enjoyed my time here – the staff have shown such faith in me and rewarding me with this new contract is amazing,'' she told Chelsea's official website.

The England international started out professionally with local club, Reading before moving on to join Chelsea in July 2015 and has taken in three massive years at the club.

Nigerian-born striker Eniola Aluko meanwhile ended her association with the club after winning a league and cup double with the club last term.

Emmanuel Chinaza

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