GOATHAM ACQUIRES CHelsea STAR GURO REITEN ON LOAN THROUGH JULY
Gotham FC has officially signed Norwegian international forward Guro Reiten from Chelsea on an initial loan arrangement that runs through July. The versatile player, who is currently a free agent following the conclusion of her contract with London's club this summer, agreed to join NWSL champions for their upcoming season opener against Boston Legacy in Jersey City while retaining optionality until 2029 once she becomes fully available again next year after Chelsea expires on July.
Key Points
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1Gotham FC officially acquired Norway international and former Chelsea winger Guro Reiten ahead of their 2025 NWSL season opener.
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2Reiten joined Gotham on an initial loan arrangement through July, which will convert to a permanent deal once her contract with Chelsea expires in the summer.
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Gotham FC have acquired world-class winger and former Chelsea international player Guro Reinen on a loan basis.
— [Mar 12, 09:45] Gotham add star forward from England's top club (Nypost)"I'm really excited to be here," said the Norwegian striker who joined her new team ahead of their season opener against Boston Legacy on Thursday evening in Jersey City.
— [Mar 12, 09:45] Gotham add star forward from England's top club (Nypost)"We are thrilled to welcome Guro Reiten as a key addition for our upcoming campaign," said the head coach of NJ/NY FC who confirmed her arrival on loan.
— [Mar 12, 09:45] Gotham add star forward from England's top club (Nypost)"Gotham has added another world-class player to their squad ahead of opening the NWSL season," said a Chelsea FC spokesperson who commented on Reiten moving away.
— [Mar 12, 09:45] Gotham add star forward from England's top club (Nypost)"The move is technically temporary until July when her contract with the English side concludes but she has agreed to a free agent deal through 2038," said an analyst who covered women's football transfers.
— [Mar 12, 09:45] Gotham add star forward from England's top club (Nypost)Gotham has acquired star Chelsea winger Guro Reeten via loan through July with options until 2029 as she seeks playing time after her role diminished at the club where Emma Hayes previously served. The move adds significant depth and leadership to Gotham's forward group ahead of their NWSL title defense against Boston Legacy, a decision praised by both Chelsea coach Hayes and Reeten herself for its exceptional quality and impact on Norwegian national team success.
Gotham FC signed Norwegian forward Guro Reiten from Chelsea on loan through July, with an option for her free agent deal extending until at least 2029. During five years as a teammate of Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger and defender Jess Carter while playing in England's Women's Super League (WSL), she won six league titles alongside the club where Reiten also reached UEFA Champions League finals with Chelsea FC, winning three more major trophies there over her career total
Guro Reiten has left Chelsea FC as an unrestricted free agent to join defending NWSL champions Gotham FC in a three-year deal starting summer 2025. The transfer involves no fee, and she will reunite with former teammates Ann-Katrin Berger and Jess Carter at the club where she played over two hundred matches from her debut until May of this year.
Gotham FC has signed Norwegian forward Guro Reiten on a loan from Chelsea until July 2026 with an option for her club through the end of their contract in June, pending expiration and re-signing as a free agent. The former six-time Women's Super League champion scored 59 goals across all competitions during two seasons at Chelsea before joining Gotham FC to contribute leadership and attacking creativity alongside Norway national team experience from three consecutive World Cup knockout runs.