Arsenal put smile back on my face – Kelly

Chloe Kelly remarked that her difficult season had come down from a real low to a real high before considering taking a break from football.

Kelly’s victory in the Champions League final on Saturday gave the Gunners a first European title in 18 years as they defeated holders Barcelona.

After struggling for game time with Manchester City, the England international made just one start in the WSL before making a deadline day loan move to north London. She joined the Gunners’ youth ranks in 2010 and 2015, and was given a chance to return.

In a social media post, she claimed she “wanted to be happy again,” and former City Manager Gareth Taylor called it “really disappointing” how Kelly’s bitter transfer saga ended.

An emotional Kelly told BBC Sport’s Jo Currie, “I said I was coming to this club to find happiness with football and I have a medal round my neck.” I’m smiling every day I enter the club. I’m forever grateful for the smile they gave me back.

I made the decision to improve my situation, and I’m grateful for those who stood in for me. Everyone who assisted me in doing that should have this one.

Since rejoining Arsenal, Kelly has scored twice in 13 games.

She now has to celebrate her victory in Lisbon with Saturday’s victory, helping the Gunners to finish second overall in the WSL.

Kelly, who scored England’s winning goal in the Euro 2022 final, “up there,” “up there,” “up there,” “up there,” “up there.” It’s undoubtedly a battle to get here because of the journey it took.

“I’m just really grateful right now to celebrate this moment with the girls, Arsenal Football Club, and my family, who have been there through the rough times,” I said.

Before her January move, Kelly questioned whether a break from football was a viable option. I don’t think people are able to comprehend the emotions that occasionally enter people’s minds.

We’re here now, and we’re on the other side of it, they say, it’s difficult to explain. Football is a game with highs, lows, and other factors in between. I’m very appreciative of Renee Slegers, from a real low to a real high.

“Thank you for this opportunity,” I said to Renee after we defeated Lyon in the semi-final.

Kelly’s contract at City expires in June, and she won’t be able to switch to a loan until the season’s end.