Chelsea’s Millie Bright to retire at end of the season as club’s longest-serving player
Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired from professional football with immediate effect after 12 years at the club. The 32-year-old centre-back, Chelsea's longest-serving player, made 314 appearances and won 20 trophies during her tenure. She will remain involved with the club as a trustee of the Chelsea Foundation and as a club ambassador.
- ▪Millie Bright made 314 appearances for Chelsea after joining from Doncaster Belles in 2014.
- ▪She won 20 trophies with Chelsea, including a domestic treble in the previous season.
- ▪Bright retired from international football in October 2025 after earning 88 caps for England.
- ▪She will transition into a role as a trustee of the Chelsea Foundation and club ambassador.
- ▪England head coach Sarina Wiegman praised Bright for her impact on the women's game and for inspiring future generations.
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