Canadian international Ashley Lawrence confirms departure from Paris Saint-Germain

Canadian worldwide Ashley Lawrence has confirmed she is leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

“It’s time for me to say goodbye after 6 1/2 years with this very special club,” the 27-year-old fullback/midfielder from Caledon, Ont., stated in a social media submit. “A membership for which I’ve a deep respect and an amazing deal for gratitude.

“It’s been a magical ride. I’ve been proud to wear this jersey, to represent it in France and in Europe.”

Lawrence is reportedly headed to England’s Chelsea to hitch Canadian teammates Jessie Fleming and Kadeisha Buchanan. 

Lawrence, who joined PSG in January 2017 from West Virginia University, was a finalist for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2021 and was one of many finalists  — together with Canadian teammates Christine Sinclair and Jessie Fleming — that 12 months for the Ballon d’Or, which matches to the world’s high participant.

Lawrence has gained 117 caps for Canada.