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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Blues hinted at Kerr leaving with 'thank you' message</li><li>Later announced her new contract</li><li>Will remain with WSL champions till 2026</li></ul>

A new deal for Sam Kerr! Chelsea sensation extends stay at WSL champions minutes after bizarre emotional message hinting at her departure

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<p>On Thursday morning, the Blues posted a video on social media in which Kerr appeared to be bidding an emotional goodbye to the London club. However, that video was followed shortly by the confirmation that the Australian forward has signed a new contract.</p><p>Kerr has now committed to a new deal that runs until 2026, with the attacker saying: "It’s really exciting and a very proud moment for me. Having the opportunity to stay at a club like Chelsea means a lot to me. I’m really excited to continue to push and to try to win trophies."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">She’s not going anywhere! 😏<br><br>Sam Kerr has signed a new contract with the club until 2026! ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/gqTZnefL2A">pic.twitter.com/gqTZnefL2A</a></p>— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCW/status/1801167646743802264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The initial video had a rather sombre tone to it as Kerr said: "I didn't know how to have this conversation with you guys, but I think it's just best saying it." Although she did not state she was leaving, it certainly had the feel of a goodbye message.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A message from <a href="https://twitter.com/samkerr1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SamKerr1</a>… 💙 <a href="https://t.co/14c1BEzzOZ">pic.twitter.com/14c1BEzzOZ</a></p>— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCW/status/1801162591433019555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>In what has turned out to be a PR stunt from the five-time straight WSL champions, Kerr, who has been the club's top scorer in three of the last four seasons, will now remain at the club as they look towards building an era post-Emma Hayes' departure to the USWNT.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Australian spent most of last season out injured after a devastating ACL tear sidelined her from action, she will now look to have a good pre-season and hit the ground running under new boss Sonia Bompastor.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR KERR?

A new deal for Sam Kerr! Chelsea sensation extends stay at WSL champions minutes after bizarre emotional message hinting at her departure | Goal.com

Chelsea superstar Sam Kerr has signed a new contract with the Women&apos;s Super League champions, despite a bizarre announcement suggesting she&apos;d leave.