Australian striker Sam Kerr says she's leaving Chelsea after 6-plus seasons

TL;DR

Sam Kerr announces her departure from Chelsea after over six seasons, with her final game scheduled for Saturday. She has scored 16 goals this season and is Chelsea's second all-time leading scorer.

Key points

Sam Kerr announces departure from Chelsea after six seasons
Kerr has scored 16 goals this season
She is Chelsea's second all-time leading scorer with 115 goals
Kerr is the all-time leading scorer for the Australian national team
Chelsea will also say farewell to Millie Bright, who is retiring

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Australian striker Sam Kerr says she's leaving Chelsea after six-plus seasons. Kerr, whose contract with the club is up at the end of this season, announced she is departing in a video she posted on social media, appearing with her 1-year-old son, Jagger. “Hi Chelsea fans, unfortunately this is for real this time. I wanted you to hear it from me, but this Saturday will be my final game for Chelsea,” she said. “I definitely don't want this to be a sad conversation. I want it to be — not a celebration — but remember all the good times we've had together. It's been an absolute honor to represent you guys the last six and a half years and I've had the best memories. Hopefully, we can make one more amazing memory on Saturday.” Kerr has 16 goals this season for Chelsea, which will face Manchester United on Saturday. The club will also be saying farewell to Millie Bright, who has announced her retirement after 12 years with Chelsea. Kerr, 32, has scored 64 goals in the Women's Super League and has won the league's Golden Boot twice. She has scored 115 goals in all competitions, one goal shy of Chelsea's all-time leading scorer Fran Kirby. Chelsea has won five WSL titles, three FA Cups and three League Cups during Kerr's tenure with the club. Kerr is the all-time leading scorer for the Australian women's national team with 73 goals and is known for her backflip goal celebrations. Widely considered one of the best strikers in the world, Kerr is the only player to have won a Golden Boot in three different leagues. Before joining Chelsea, Kerr played in the National Women's Soccer League in the United States and the W League in Australia. She is married to American , who played for the U.S. \\_ AP soccer:

Q&A

Why is Sam Kerr leaving Chelsea?

Sam Kerr is leaving Chelsea because her contract is expiring at the end of the season.

What are Sam Kerr's achievements at Chelsea?

During her time at Chelsea, Sam Kerr scored 64 goals in the Women's Super League and won the league's Golden Boot twice, contributing to five WSL titles and three FA Cups.

When is Sam Kerr's last game for Chelsea?

Sam Kerr's last game for Chelsea is scheduled for this Saturday.