Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Blues and here the winger talks in her own words about why she loves our club so much...
I have said it before and I will say it again: I really do love this club – everything about it – so to have the opportunity to sign a contract extension until 2027, well it’s fair to say I am buzzing!
It was such an easy decision when the talks about a new contract first started. I never had any doubts about wanting to stay.
When I moved to Chelsea three years ago, it was the first time I had moved away from Sweden and I really didn’t know what to expect. But from the very first time I stepped into this club; it has felt like home. I was made to feel a part of this very special family from day one.
And that is what we are: we are a big family. The players and staff are such a nice group of people and I love coming to work every day. I literally couldn’t have asked for a better place to be. I am not just playing alongside great players; they are also great people.
The fact I get to live out my dreams alongside my best friend, Nathalie [Bjorn], makes it even more special. We have known each other for around eight years and became best friends when we started playing alongside each other at Rosengard in Sweden in 2018. So when she joined Chelsea 18 months ago, it was like my life was complete! She is like family to me and I don’t take that opportunity for granted.
In March I made my 100th appearance for this great club and I couldn’t be prouder. They say time flies when you are having fun and that has certainly been the case.
For my century to arrive in that Manchester City win at Stamford Bridge was even more special. Those games at the Bridge have such a nice atmosphere and victories like City and Arsenal this season are among some of my favourite memories as a Blue.
It has been a long season but I am someone who always strives to be a better player and a better person so I will continue to work hard every day to improve, and I know there is a lot more to come from me.
I started off this season well but there were also challenges at times. Football is like that but I am up for any challenge which comes my way and next season I want to be scoring even more goals, provide more assists and being more direct in my play.
We lifted three trophies this season but next year we want to lift even more! Everyone at this club loves to win and I am no different. It is one of the main reasons why we are so successful.
I couldn’t put together an article like this without mentioning our incredible fans. I don’t think I can put into words what you all mean to me but I will try!
Throughout all our ups and downs, you are always there for us and so supportive. I think I speak on behalf of all the players when I say we can’t thank you enough. We play for you, our fans, and we want to do everything in our power to make you all happy so when we manage to do that, it makes all of the hard work so worth it.
I already can’t wait for next season and I can wait to see you all again. Make sure you are ready because I know I have much more to give in a Chelsea shirt, so you better watch out for Jojo 2.0, and you better watch out for this Chelsea team!