Emma Hayes is considered to be one of the best managers in women’s football (Picture: Getty)
Emma Hayes will leave her role as manager of Chelsea Women at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
‘Chelsea FC can today confirm that highly decorated Chelsea Women’s manager Emma Hayes OBE will depart the club at the end of the season to pursue a new opportunity outside of the WSL and club football,’ Chelsea said in a statement.
‘Emma joined the reigning double winners in 2012 and during her tenure with the club won six FA WSL titles, five Women’s FA Cups, two FA Women’s League Cups, one FA Women’s Spring Series trophy and one FA Women’s Community Shield.
‘Emma guided the team to an historic double on two occasions and achieved one domestic treble.
‘She has been named FA WSL Manager of the Season on six occasions and LMA WSL Manager of the Season five times. She was inducted into the WSL Hall of Fame in 2021.’
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