Everton forward Kelly Gago has handed in a transfer request, as the 27-year-old looks to return home to France during the January window.

Gago has spent just over a year with the Toffees and her potential departure comes as a shock to everyone in the WSL.

Kelly Gago hands in transfer request

Kelly Gago joined Everton in January 2025 from Nantes and came to England with high expectations.

After an impressive first year in England, Gago signed a new contract with the Toffees at the end of 2025. Having secured a new deal a matter of months ago Gago’s transfer request comes as a real surprise.

The 27-year-old scored four goals in nine games last season and asserted herself as a solid option up front for Everton.

2️⃣7️⃣ ans aujourd’hui 🥳

Joyeux anniversaire Kelly Gago 💙 pic.twitter.com/WrkmqS0RX7

— Equipe de France Féminine (@equipedefranceF) January 5, 2026

Despite a positive first campaign on Merseyside for Gago, Everton signed exciting forward Ornella Vignola in the summer.

The talented Spaniard has started all 12 games in the WSL this season and has been favoured over Gago up front.

Vignola has been a revelation for her new team this season and...