Chelsea sign Ellie Carpenter from Olympique Lyonnes.
The Australian full-back makes the move to Kingsmeadow on a four-year deal. Having played under Blues boss Sonia Bompastor with Lyon, the 25-year-old will now find her feet in the Women’s Super League for the first time in her career.
Right-back Carpenter replaces Canadian international Ashley Lawrence, who joined Lyon from Bompastor’s Chelsea earlier this week. The Division 1 Féminine outfit remain the most decorated in European club history.
On completing her move to Chelsea, Carpenter said: ‘I’m really excited about this new challenge; it’s a new adventure. It feels like the right move for me, and I can’t wait to get started and give my all for this club.
“I’m very proud to join such a big club, one of the biggest in women’s football. Chelsea have enjoyed so much success in England, and I’m delighted to now be a part of it.”
