Erin Cuthbert, a central figure in Chelsea's remarkable success over the past eight years, has signed a new contract that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2027. This announcement comes as Cuthbert, a Scotland midfielder, recently celebrated surpassing 250 appearances for the Blues. Her commitment to Chelsea is a testament to her integral role in the team’s achievements, which include six Women's Super League (WSL) titles, four FA Cups, and two League Cups.
Cuthbert, who joined Chelsea eight years ago, has become the women's team's second-longest serving player, only behind Millie Bright. She has been instrumental in Chelsea's current campaign as they sit atop the WSL table, aiming to defend their crown. Her leadership and experience have been crucial in guiding Chelsea to the women's FA Cup semi-finals following a victory over Crystal Palace.
"Erin is one of the leaders in the team and now in her prime. She has been a key player in our success over the last eight years and recently surpassed 250 appearances for the club, which is testament to her reliability and consistency." – Paul Green
Cuthbert's international career is equally impressive, having earned 74 caps for Scotland and scoring 23 goals. Her journey with Chelsea has been marked by mutual admiration between the club and the player.
"I have fallen in love with a club and they have fallen in love with me. That's special." – Erin Cuthbert
Reflecting on her long tenure with Chelsea, Cuthbert expressed surprise at how far she has come since joining the club.
"It's a good time to reflect on how far I've come over the last eight years. If you had said to the girl who joined Chelsea eight years ago that she would still be here, I wouldn't have believed you." – Erin Cuthbert
"It's been eight years, but the feeling of playing for this club never goes away." – Erin Cuthbert
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