Chloe Kelly ‘just wants to be happy again’ as she ‘accepts future is not at Man City’ ahead of transfer deadline day | OneFootball

England forward Chloe Kelly says ‘it’s time to be open and transparent’ about her situation at Manchester City ahead of transfer deadline day, adding that ‘dreams can be crushed while we live in silence’.

The 27-year-old has made just one Women’s Super League start for City this season, fueling intense speculation about her future ahead of the transfer window closing on Thursday 30 January 30 at 23:00 GMT.

Kelly, who netted the winner in the Lionesses’ Euros triumph three years ago, took to Instagram to be ‘open and transparent’, stressing her desire of being in contention for this summer’s tournament.

“With the Euros fast approaching, this summer is a huge one and I want to be in a position to give it my best shot to represent my country,” Kelly wrote. “Something which has always filled me with such pride and it is a true honour to do so.

“However, to be dictated whom I can and can’t join with only four months left of the football season is having a huge impact on not only my career but my mental wellbeing. The situation has dragged on for too long, it’s disappointing and not right.

“I’m at a pivotal point in my life and my career is so important to me, and [it] is very disappointing that the sport we love can make you feel this way, especially after there’s been so much growth in our sport.

“This is why I’m posting this, because I want to make you all aware that we as players dedicate our lives to our sport and our clubs but our dreams can be crushed while we live in silence.”

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She added: “A key lesson I have learned in my life is that, while I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I can control how long I am prepared to tolerate it.

“From day one, I’ve felt so much love from my team-mates and the fans. With my contract expiring in June, I’ve accepted my future is not at this club beyond then.”

“I am human and I have and will give everything to the game that I love. Ultimately, I just want to be happy again.”