Chloe Kelly’s loan move to Arsenal has revived her career. Struggling for minutes at Manchester City, she returned to her childhood club in January and has since thrived. Integral to Arsenal’s attack, she’s influencing both domestic and European campaigns while reigniting her England hopes ahead of this summer’s Euros.
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00:00Chloe Kelly's resurgence at Arsenal has been nothing short of transformative.
00:07Arriving on loan from Manchester City in January, she has gone from struggling for minutes
00:13to becoming a vital player in Arsenal's push for domestic and European success.
00:19Having made just four starts in all competitions before the winter break, Kelly was at a crossroads
00:27publicly expressing her desire for more game time.
00:31She secured a deadline-day move back to the club where her career began at age 12.
00:38Since then, she has flourished, making a seamless transition into Jonas Iswald's system
00:44and forming key attacking partnerships with Alicia Russo and Beth Mead.
00:50Her impact has been undeniable.
00:52She played a crucial role in Arsenal's dramatic Champions League quarter-final comeback
00:58against Real Madrid and has been instrumental in maintaining their hold onto second place in the WSL.
01:06The past week alone has showcased her influence with assists for both Mead and Russo,
01:12her pinpoint deliveries from wide areas becoming a defining feature of Arsenal's attack.
01:20This turnaround has also reignited her international hopes.
01:25Initially omitted from England's squad due to lack of playing time, she earned a late call-up last month
01:32and now looks well-positioned to fight for a starting spot at this summer's European Championship.
01:40I think every decision you make you look back on and hope that it works out for you.
01:47Right now I'm playing plenty of minutes and I'm enjoying my football and I feel like I'm really learning under Rene.
01:53I'm here and I've got an opportunity to represent my country again, which is a huge honour.
01:59I'm excited for the week and two tough games.
02:04Kelly's time at Arsenal is proving more than just a fresh start.
02:08It's a return to the player she has always been capable of being.