The 32-year-old has helped Chelsea win five Women's Super League titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups and the Community Shield.

"When I reflect on my Chelsea career and doing it for the last time, I just feel happy," said Kerr in a club statement. "Happy that it happened, and I feel so grateful to have played for this club for six years and won as many trophies as we could."

This season Kerr has scored 16 goals to become Chelsea's leading scorer in the WSL. She needs one more goal to equal Fran Kirby's all-time club record.

 

"We thank Sam for her incredible contribution to our success on the pitch and sustained growth off it," said a Chelsea statement. "We wish her all the best in the next chapter of her career."