Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson and forward Pernille Harder to leave in the summer when their contracts expire

Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson will leave the club this summer, along with forward Pernille Harder. The pair are exiting at the expiration of their contracts and Eriksson has said: «It's with a heavy heart and so many emotions I announce that my journey as a Blue will come to an end. Ad »I see myself as extremely privileged to have played a part in this great club's history.

Barclays WSLChelsea beat West Ham to go top of WSL, Arsenal consolidate third10 HOURS AGO «It's been one heck of a journey, and I will carry the memories we've created together for the rest of my life. I will miss you all so very much.» Eriksson has lifted 11 trophies since joining the club in 2017 and will be hoping to leave with one further piece of silverware. Emma Hayes’ side are currently two points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with two matches to play, and put themselves in pole position with a 4-0 win at West Ham.

Arsenal and Reading await in their final fixtures of the season. Having been captain of Chelsea since 2019, Hayes said Eriksson will “forever remain a legend” at the club. Speaking about the impact Eriksson has had, Hayes added: «There are not enough words to describe the impact Magda has had, not just on this football club but on me.» «She has been a wonderful leader, someone who has helped drive the team and its standards to the levels that we're at.» «Chelsea will always be her club, it will always be her home», Hayes said.