Football Federation Australia (FFA) has congratulated Westfield Matildas captain, Sam Kerr, on her move to Chelsea FC Women in England鈥檚 Barclays FA Women鈥檚 Super League.
After leading the Westfield Matildas to a 2-nil series result against Chile, the 26 year old Western Australian announced she would be moving to London to join the Blues on a two-and-a half year deal.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM expressed his delight that the Matildas skipper and twice nominated Ballon d鈥橭r star has made the move to one of Europe鈥檚 top clubs.
鈥淪am Kerr is regarded as one of the world鈥檚 finest footballers and it was inevitable that the world鈥檚 biggest clubs would come calling.
鈥淲e鈥檝e seen her display her remarkable talent in the Westfield W-League with Perth Glory, in the national team and in the United States with the Chicago Red Stars.
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鈥淪am is always looking to challenge herself and improve. This move to Chelsea offers her that opportunity. This new venture in Europe will see her become an even better player than she already is 鈥 a frightening prospect for opponents the world over,鈥 Mr. Gallop said.
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou acknowledged that the move to Chelsea FC means Sam Kerr will be absent from this year鈥檚 Westfield W-League but insists that it鈥檚 an indication of just how strong the league is.
鈥淭he Westfield W-League will continue to offer young Australian players an opportunity to compete in one of the world鈥檚 finest women鈥檚 football competitions.
鈥淭he next generation of Westfield Matildas are set to emerge this season and test themselves against some of the world鈥檚 best players. There are exciting times ahead,鈥 Mr Nikou said.
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