Chloe Kelly reacts to Arsenal becoming Champions of Europe

Chloe Kelly stopped by the mixed zone after Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League Final on Saturday evening, with thanks to the Telegraph’s Kathryn Batte for the transcription.

On her emotions…
I’m feeling good, very grateful, I can’t wait to celebrate, I had doping so I haven’t been able to!

On getting her happiness back…
As soon as I stepped foot in this club, I found happiness. Renee Slegers, as soon as she got on the phone to me, to give me the opportunity to represent this badge, I wanted to repay her. From being in such a dark place to now, it’s crazy.

On whether she could have predicted this outcome…
No, I was ready to take a break from football completely. I’m just grateful.

On whether she will stay at Arsenal…
Look, if it’s my last game for the club, I’ll forever be grateful. I know I’ve given my all to Arsenal football club and Arsenal Football club has given their all to me. They gave me an opportunity to step foot on the pitch and find happiness. It’s not about football at times. No matter what happened today, the club gave me happiness.

On her relationship with the fans…
I love them, they’re flipping amazing. Whether at the Emirates, whether here in Lisbon, Villa Park when things weren’t going to plan. They know exactly what we want and they’re on that journey with us. They’re the best fans that I’ve ever played in front of. Whether I was playing against them or for them, they’re the best fans.

On her journey from the academy to here…
It’s great. I literally was speaking to Lotte on the pitch after the game. Me and Lotte used to get the underground to Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park to Potters Bar. Potters Bar, we used to get off and get a bus and get off at the M25 bridge and walk to the training ground. Looking back, it’s been a journey. To do it with these girls is so good. Players that I’ve played with growing up, Leah, when I joined Arsenal when I was 12, it’s amazing. You see the journey that everyone is on. Arsenal have always paved the way for women’s football and we continue to do so. This is the ones that allowed us to be here today.

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