TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Tara Anson-Walsh· 26 Aug 2026
McCabe reveals why she swapped Arsenal for Chelsea
The left-back's cross-capital move eclipsed even Putellas and Earps this summer.
L. McCabe
player
Player
Katie McCabe
Position
Left back
From
Arsenal
To
Chelsea
What happened. Katie McCabe left Arsenal at the end of her contract and joined Chelsea, beating competition from Manchester City for her signature.
- McCabe avoided social media backlash by staying offline during the announcement.
- She spent over a decade at Arsenal before moving to their fiercest rivals.
- Chelsea's ambitions and manager's vision matched what she wanted perfectly.
“It was important for me to connect with the people I trust and the people around me who care about me and know me.”
— Katie McCabe
McCabe is now settling in at Chelsea, eager to win trophies at Stamford Bridge.
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