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'That's what excites me' - Fran Kirby explains decision to move to Brighton following emotional Chelsea exit

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After nine years with Chelsea, Kirby bid an emotional farewell to the London club and signed a three-year contract with fellow WSL side Brighton. The 31-year-old says she was convinced to join the Seagulls because of the club's ambition to fight for silverware.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"I want to help the club achieve things, get further up the table, try and push as hard as we can and try to be involved in the trophy shouts." Kirby told the club's media channel. "So, for me, coming to a club it's because I can see the vision and I can see that it's building into something and that's what excites me."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"I can see the vision!" ✅ Fran Kirby is excited to be part of Brighton's future! 🔵 📹 <a href="https://twitter.com/BHAFCWomen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BHAFCWomen</a> <a href="https://t.co/acCrEPPqSz">pic.twitter.com/acCrEPPqSz</a>— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsWSL/status/1809202226180530377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT KIRBY SAID

Kirby joins Brighton off the back of her fifth consecutive WSL title success with Chelsea. Kirby started nine of the 21 matches in which she featured as manager Emma Hayes bowed out with another league crown before leaving to take over the United States women's national team.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After finishing ninth in the table last season, Kirby will need to provide a huge lift to Brighton if they are to challenge her former team and the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal to the WSL title in the coming years.

WHAT NEXT FOR KIRBY?

'That's what excites me' - Fran Kirby explains decision to move to Brighton following emotional Chelsea exit | Goal.com

Fran Kirby hopes she can help turn Brighton&apos;s women&apos;s team into Women&apos;s Super League title challengers after joining the club from Chelsea.

&apos;That&apos;s what excites me&apos; - Fran Kirby explains decision to move to Brighton following emotional Chelsea exit

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