Chelsea boss will leave the club at the end of the season
Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes has revealed she is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
The 47-year-old has been managing the women’s team since 2012 and has enjoyed a successful tenure with The Blues guiding them several trophies including two doubles and one domestic treble.
She won six FA WSL titles, five Women’s FA Cups, two FA Women’s League Cups, one FA Women’s Spring Series trophy and one FA Women’s Community Shield.
Her departure was confirmed after Chelsea Women’s 6-0 victory over Aston Villa. In a statement, the club expressed their appreciation for her contributions and announced that she will be pursuing a new opportunity outside of the Women’s Super League and club football.
The statement read:
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali also praised Emma’s contribution at Chelsea and to women’s football on a whole.
The news of her departure marks the end of an era for Chelsea Women’s football. Hayes has been a prominent figure in the women’s game and has played a significant role in its growth and development.
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