Katie McCabe signs for Chelsea after leaving Arsenal and aims to ‘bring success back’

• Left-back signs deal to 2029 with option for further year

• Ireland international grew up as a Chelsea fan

Chelsea have announced the signing of the left-back Katie McCabe, whose Arsenal contract expires on 1 July. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland captain last month announced her Arsenal exit after 11 years and has signed a three-year deal with their London rivals, with the option for an additional year.

McCabe was recently named in the Women’s Super League team of the season and in February added the Fifa Champions Cup to her collection of trophies at Arsenal, having also won the Champions League, FA Cup, WSL and three League Cup titles. She made 305 appearances and scored 36 goals for the club.