Cuthbert signs new contract with Chelsea to 2025

Cuthbert's volley against Lyon was voted the best goal of the 2019 Women's Champions League

Scotland's Erin Cuthbert has signed a new deal that will keep the midfielder at Chelsea until the summer of 2025 - nine years after she joined the club.

The 24-year-old has scored 20 goals in 56 caps since her debut in 2016.

She said: "I'm delighted. It's been a long time coming, but I'm happy to finally get it over the line. This is my club - this is where I want to be."

The former from Glasgow City player added: "The hard work is just beginning, it's only a stepping stone in where I want to be.

"I've still got a lot to learn, I've still got a lot to give to this club. I know I've got more in my tank and that I can reach even bigger heights."

In her first full season with the club Cuthbert immediately showed her worth as she finished as Chelsea's third-top goalscorer as the Blues won a second WSL and Women's FA Cup double.

She was named Chelsea Women's Player of the Year in 2018-19 season and last season scored eight times in 29 matches as the Blues retained the WSL title and won the FA Cup twice - the first carried over from the previous season because of the Covid pandemic.

Cuthbert made her international debut against Belarus in Minsk in 2016 and scored against Argentina in the World Cup finals in 2019 on her way to being named named Scotland Women's Player of the Year.

"We are delighted to have extended Erin's contract. Erin in her time with us has been key to our success and is now coming into her prime," said Chelsea general manager Paul Green.

"We look forward to seeing her continue to improve and develop in central midfield in the upcoming years."

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