Chloe Kelly: Forward 'accepts' future not with Manchester City | OneFootball

England international Chloe Kelly has confirmed her future is not with Manchester City after penning an emotional statement on social media.

The 27-year-old has only started once for the Manchester club since the start of the Women's Super League (WSL) 2024/25 campaign, prompting speculation of a potential move during the January transfer window.

Earlier this month, The Telegraph reported that Kelly is "open to a move" to Manchester United for the remainder of the campaign. However, when probed afterwards City head coach Gareth Taylor said he was "not aware" of any speculation surrounding the player.

Despite this, the Euro 2022 winner took matters into her own hands on Wednesday night, revealing a clear frustration with the Cityzens.

"For a long time I've tried to work though professional challenges privately, but with my situation increasingly being debated in the public domain I feel it's time to be open and transparent," she wrote on Instagram.

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"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.

"However, to be dictated whom I can and can't join with only 4 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."

Kelly went on to add: "I want to make you all aware that we as players dedicate our lives to our sport and our clubs but our dreams can be crushed whilst we live in silence."

With the WSL transfer window closing on 30 January at 23:00 GMT, the England international will certainly be hoping that she's done enough to force an exit from City before the deadline passes.