"It's a tough club to walk away from. When you've been somewhere this long it holds a very precious place in your heart, she says. I have another year left on my contract, I still think I'm more than good enough to compete and be able to play in this team and I know I bring something different."
"The thought of leaving is really, really tough, and at some point in your career it's got to happen, but I've had good conversations with Renee [Slegers, the head coach]. I know where I stand, what she wants from me and what I can give the team. I know I can also give a lot to the team off the pitch and I take that role and responsibility quite seriously."
Beth Mead will remain at Arsenal for at least another season despite prolonged transfer speculation and a busy summer of rumours. She has one year left on her contract and believes she can still compete for a place, offering different qualities on the pitch and significant off-pitch leadership. The departure of teammate Lia Walti has been emotional, prompting reflection on the difficulty of leaving a long-term club. Mead returned from an ACL injury two years ago, worked through a challenging recovery, rediscovered strong form late last season, and remains determined and hungry heading into her ninth full season.
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