Chloe Kelly has released an impassioned statement as she pushes for an exit before the WSL deadline closes in less than 24 hours.
The Manchester City winger has started only once for Gareth Taylor’s side in the WSL this season, and has now come out and said that her situation is negatively impacting upon her mental health.
Reports have suggested that Manchester City are willing to let Kelly leave before the transfer window closes at 11pm on Thursday, if an offer meets their valuation. Kelly has also been linked with a loan move to cross-town rivals Manchester United.
Kelly released this statement via Instagram late on Wednesday night as she attempts to make it into Sarina Wiegman’s Euros squad, which is less than six months away.
Wiegman has previously said that Kelly has ‘built credit’ with the team, but she is concerned about her lack of minutes at Manchester City.
Kelly wrote: ‘A key lesson I have learned in my life is that while I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I can control how long I am prepared to tolerate it.
Manchester City winger Chloe Kelly has claimed that her current situation is negatively affecting her mental health
Kelly has played just once in the WSL this season, while City boss Gareth Taylor has claimed her absence since December is due to an ankle injury
The forward is desperate to be considered for Sarina Wiegman’s England squad for the European Championship this summer
‘From day one, I’ve felt so much love from my team-mates and the fans. With my contract expiring in June I’ve accepted my future is not at this club beyond then.
‘With the Euros fast approaching, this summer is a huge one and I want to be in a position to give it my best shot to represent my country. Something which has always filled me with such pride and it is a true honour to do so.
‘However, to be dictated whom I can and can’t join with only four months left of the football season is having a huge impact on not only my career but my mental wellbeing. This situation has dragged on for too long, it’s disappointing and not right.’
It is not clear whose ‘negative behaviour’ she is referring to. She has not played since December, with Taylor citing an ankle injury earlier this month.
