Chelsea Women's record goalscorer Fran Kirby will leave the club at the end of the season

Fran Kirby is leaving Chelsea after nine years at the club. Photo: Getty Images/Ryan Pearce

Chelsea women's record goalscorer Fran Kirby will leave at the end of the season after nine years of «living amazing dreams».

The 30-year-old joined Chelsea from Reading in 2015 and has scored 115 goals in 205 appearances, winning six Women's Super League titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups among 15 trophies.

“I I came to this club as a young girl with big dreams. After nine years, I leave having fulfilled the amazing dreams that were before you,” she said in an emotional video for fans posted on Instagram.

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“I guess this is me saying goodbye to you. Thank you so much to all of you, you have been there during my greatest highs and greatest lows, and you have always given me so much love, so much support, and I will never forget the feeling of playing in front of you — ever.

“So, leaving behind your record goalscorer, being part of the journey from Staines to Stamford Bridge, I think that's it. I hope to see you soon.”

Chelsea Women's general manager Paul Green praised the club.

“Fran has been a hugely important player for us over the last nine years. . She has played a major role in the club's success, winning 15 trophies and earning numerous individual honours,” he said.

“She is the club's leading goalscorer in the modern era and leaves Chelsea with legendary status. We sincerely thank Fran for her contributions and wish her all the best for the future.»