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Chelsea Outbids Man City to Sign Ireland Captain McCabe

6/1/2026

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Chelsea FC signed Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe after her Arsenal contract expired.
McCabe, 30, is a versatile full-back who can also play as a winger or centre-back.
She made 305 appearances for Arsenal over 11 years and helped win the 2019 WSL title.
Chelsea outbid Manchester City, after earlier approaches in 2015 and 2023, to secure her signing.

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Chelsea FC signed Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe after her Arsenal contract expired.
McCabe, 30, is a versatile full-back who can also play as a winger or centre-back.
She made 305 appearances for Arsenal over 11 years and helped win the 2019 WSL title.
Chelsea outbid Manchester City, after earlier approaches in 2015 and 2023, to secure her signing.