Chelsea have completed the signing of Manchester United forward Melvine Malard on a £750,000 deal.
The France international has signed a four-year deal with the Blues and she reunites with Sonia Bompastor, having worked with her at OL Lyonnes, winning the Champions League in 2022.
Malard scored six times in the WSL and four times in the Champions League last season - and had just one year left on her contract at United.
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There was also interest from two clubs in the States and Europe for Malard, with two NWSL clubs putting in an offer for the forward.
"I'm so happy because I have a plan for my life and my career, and Chelsea were a part of that plan,' said Malard to Chelsea's official website.
"It is a great club and a big club so I am very excited to get started. I have played against Chelsea a lot of times and have always lost so I know the team have good players.
"And I have known Sonia since I was 14 years old, so it is great to work with her again.
"My objective is to become better every single day and to win trophies. I know Chelsea always have that as an objective and I have that ambition too.
"I am also really looking forward to playing at Stamford Bridge on a regular basis. The atmosphere is incredible and the pitch is close to the fans, so you really feel their energy. I love that."
