Chelsea defender Mjelde to leave at end of season

Maren Mjelde has made 140 appearances during a seven-year spell with Chelsea

Chelsea defender Maren Mjelde will leave the club at the end of the season following a seven-year stint with the Women's Super League side.

Norway international Mjelde, 34, has won 11 major trophies during her time at Chelsea.

She will leave when her contract expires in the summer.

Chelsea general manager Paul Green said she will always be held in the "highest regard".

She has played in six league games for Chelsea this season.

"Maren has been one of our leaders both on and off the pitch," Green said. "Her experience and quality within the group have been really important."