Chelsea Women transfers: The ins, outs and new contracts in summer 2024
From the official Chelsea FC website:
With attention soon returning to domestic matters in the women’s game following the recent international break, we take a look at Chelsea’s transfer activity so far with a new era on the horizon…
Chelsea new signings ahead of 2024/25
Julia Bartel
Spanish midfielder Julia Bartel kicked off our summer recruitment with her arrival from Barcelona. The 20-year-old has signed a three-year contract with an optional one-year extension.
Sandy Baltimore
Dynamic French forward Sandy Baltimore joined on a free transfer from PSG after eight years at the club. The 24-year-old has penned a four-year deal in west London.
Oriane Jean-Francois
Oriane Jean-Francois joins former PSG teammates Baltimore and Ashley Lawrence in making the move across the English Channel to Stamford Bridge. The French midfielder can play at the base of central midfield or go box-to-box when required. She has signed a contract until 2028 with the option of an extra year.
Lucy Bronze
Full-back Lucy Bronze arrives from Spanish giants Barcelona with a glittering CV that includes five UEFA Women’s Champions League titles. The England legend has put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the club.
Chelsea new contracts summer 2024
Sam Kerr
Blues forward Sam Kerr agreed to extend her stay in west London last month, with her new deal running until 2026. The 30-year-old joined the Blues midway through the 2019/20 season and has since won five Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups, two FA Continental Tyres League Cups and one Community Shield.
Cerys Brown
Nineteen-year-old academy graduate Cerys Brown looks set to remain with the Blues until at least 2025. This was after the club exercised an option to extend the young defender’s deal.
Greta Humphries
Academy defender Greta Humphries has agreed her first professional contract to move to the senior ranks. The 18-year-old ball playing centre-back signed from Tottenham in 2022 and has agreed a deal until 2025, with the option to extend by a further year.
Chelsea departures summer 2024
Fran Kirby
It was an emotional goodbye for forward Fran Kirby. The England star has joined WSL side Brighton and Hove Albion ahead of the 2024/25 season. In her near decade of service, she became the club’s leading goalscorer in the modern era and one of the true Chelsea greats.
Maren Mjelde
Maren Mjelde’s exit meant another long-serving Blue departed this summer. The Norway legend, who has won 176 caps for her country, joined us ahead of winning the 2017 WSL Spring Series and established herself as a key squad member in the years that followed.
Melanie Leupolz
The Blues bid a fond farewell to talented Germany international Melanie Leupolz who joined Real Madrid after a successful four years. The midfielder won four WSL titles, a League Cup and three FA Cups during her time the club.
Reanna Blades
Winger Reanna Blades has left upon the expiration of her contract. The academy graduate spent last season on loan at Championship side Lewes.
Alsu Abdullina
After two years at Chelsea, Alsu Abdullina has departed following the end of her contract. The left-back spent last season on loan at Paris FC but made nine appearances in all competitions during 2022/23 and was part of a squad that won a league and cup double.
Nicky Evrard
Belgian goalkeeper Nicky Evrard has completed a permanent transfer to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The 29-year-old signed for Chelsea in 2023 and spent part of last season on loan at Brighton.
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