Chelsea’s star striker, Sam Kerr, has put an end to any uncertainties surrounding her immediate future at the club by agreeing to a contract extension, according to sources from 90min. Kerr, a two-time WSL Golden Boot winner and the current FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year, had been sidelined due to an ACL injury suffered during Chelsea’s winter training camp in Morocco.
While Kerr’s existing contract was set to expire at the end of the current season, sparking speculations about a potential return to the United States, where she previously played for the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL before joining Chelsea in 2020, 90min reports that an extension has been negotiated, securing her stay with the Blues until 2025.
Despite the setback of her ACL injury, Kerr is expected to return to the pitch for Chelsea next season upon completing her rehabilitation. The extended contract also includes an option for an additional 12 months, extending the agreement until 2026.
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It’s worth noting that Kerr’s fiancée, USWNT midfielder Kristie Mewis, recently joined WSL side West Ham United on an 18-month contract until 2025. Their relationship has been featured prominently in the Netflix series Under Pressure, documenting the United States team’s journey to and during the 2023 World Cup. With both Kerr and Mewis now having contracts expiring in June 2025, excluding the additional year option for Kerr at Chelsea, their future aligns in terms of contractual timelines.
In the short term, Kerr’s injury poses a significant challenge for Chelsea as they strive for a fifth consecutive WSL title and aim to secure the elusive Champions League trophy under the management of Emma Hayes, who is set to depart the club after 12 years to become the new head coach of the USWNT.