SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Chloe Kelly: 'I needed this summer' after tough spell
Chloe Kelly opens up on a dark moment at Manchester City and her fresh start at Arsenal.
L. Kelly
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Player
Chloe Kelly
Position
Forward
Club
Arsenal
Nationality
England
Key stat
5 goals in 2025-26, including a hat-trick against West Ham
What happened. Chloe Kelly reflects on a difficult 2025-26 season and her move from Manchester City to Arsenal, expressing optimism for the future.
- Kelly felt a 'fear of the unknown' joining Arsenal.
- She describes her City exit as a 'dark moment' but a learning experience.
- She has since won the Champions League and Champions Cup.
“A bit of a fear of the unknown. I reflect on [the end of her City spell] as a dark moment but one of learning about myself.”
— Chloe Kelly
Kelly aims to help Arsenal challenge for the title this season.
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