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Kelly a 'great addition' and 'huge natural talent'

Chloe Kelly playing for England
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Arsenal manager Renee Slegers says Chloe Kelly will be a "great addition" to her side for the second half of the season.

After a chaotic transfer saga, Kelly joined Arsenal on loan from Manchester City on transfer deadline day.

"Chloe is an exciting attacking player and will be a great addition to our squad as we approach the second half of the season," said Slegers.

She's direct and explosive, with huge natural talent and ability. We're all looking forward to working with Chloe as an Arsenal player in the coming months."

Arsenal's director of women's football, Clare Wheetley, said she was "thrilled" to welcome academy graduate Kelly back to the club.

She said: "As an academy graduate, we've been proud to see the career she's gone on enjoy, both at club and international level.

"We're delighted she'll be representing Arsenal again as we aim to compete for honours this season."

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[BBC]