Chelsea confirms and announce signing of defender from French League

CHELSEA have officially confirmed the signing of defender Ellie Carpenter, with the Australia international joining the Blues from OL Lyonnes on 1 July 2025.

The Blues posted: ‘Carpenter, who has agreed a four-year contract, will be reunited with head coach Sonia Bompastor and some of her former Lyon team-mates in SW6.

‘Despite only recently turning 25, Carpenter already has an impressive CV, with two Champions League trophies and five domestic league titles across her time in Australia and France.

‘The defender holds a number of records internationally, having made her senior debut for Australia at just 15, and has already travelled to three Olympic Games. She became the youngest woman to ever play football at the Olympics at Rio 2016, aged 16.

‘Everyone at Chelsea warmly welcomes Ellie to the club, and we wish her every success during her time as a Blue.’

Paul Green, head of women’s football at Chelsea, said: ‘Ellie is a player who we have tracked for many years. She has a lot of experience for someone of her age and has won numerous titles in her career, including the Champions League.

‘She is an athletic full back who loves to get forward. We are excited to see how she continues to develop and what she will add to an already talented squad of players.’

IcFootballnews Says…

Carpenter is a very experienced player that will add some much needed depth to that Blues midfield, this is a move that will surely delight many fans, especially as CHELSEA will look to win more trophies next season.

Fans will welcome their new defender and hope she is able to deal with the pressures of the WSL

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