Chloe Kelly makes Man City contract admission after 'disappointing' end to season

Chloe Kelly says she is not thinking about her future despite being out of contract at the end of the season and is instead "focused" on delivering for Manchester City.

The England international joined the Blues from Everton in 2020 but could leave on a free transfer next summer if she fails to agree a new deal at the Joie Stadium. Kelly made 21 Women's Super League (WSL) appearances last term although she lost her place in the starting line-up towards the end of the season - something she admits to being frustrated about.

"I think I hold myself to a high level," she said. "And last season, I felt like I was having a good season in terms of goals and assists and I was on track. But football's football. I think sometimes you can't write the script, and I think for me, it's about staying focused on myself and not letting anyone take you off your journey.

"I think it's really important that there are bumps in the road. Football is not always straight and narrow, but I think it's really important for me that I stay focused and I know the job at hand.

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“I think it's important that you keep things in-house as well. I think for me, my job is to be the best version of myself for the team. And Gaz (manager Gareth Taylor) selects the team, and I don't select the team. He picks the team based on what he thinks in that moment. I'm ready to be the best version of myself at all times.”

On her contract situation, Kelly added: "I'm focused. I think for me, I want to play football, and it's really important that I stay focused on my job and what I