Chelsea has completed the capture of the Barcelona midfielder Keira Walsh midfielder, joining WSL champions in the final hours of the January transfer window.
Reports surrounding possible movement Broken on the penultimate day of the transfer window, following speculation that Walsh had told Barcelona he wants a move from the club before the end of January.
Despite the severe interest from WSL Arsenal rivals, is Chelsea who have officially won the Walsh signing race. With her contract set to expire in Barcelona during the summer, blues are believed to have paid £ 440,000 for her immediate purchase.
“It'S'S'S incredible,” Walsh said after making a four-year-old contract. “I am very happy to be here and very excited to start. You look at the story of the trophies that Chelsea have won and I am an ambitious player and person, so for me is a good fit.
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“Speaking to Paul Green, Sonia (Bommaster) and (Assistant Manager) Camille (Abily), I just have such a good feeling from them. It has been really positive. I want to play for this club and fight for the symbol. ”
Has been a whirlpool of a transfer window in west of London after the club provided Naomi Girma's signature for a world record fee Just last week.
Walsh returns to WSL after transferring it to Barcelona from Manchester City For £ 400,000, a world record transfer at the time. In two full seasons with the F Giants, she played a role in Barcelona winning the UEFA Women's Champions League titles.
Maestro in midfield was also central for the triumph of the England European Championship in 2022, winning himself the tournament of the tournament for an excellent range of individual shows.
Chelsea women's football head, Paul Green, added: “Keira is a player who will add great value to an already talented team. She has extensive experience at the highest level, gaining great honors at the level domestic and international.
“She is a composed protective midfielder, with excellent technical attributes and world -class football intelligence. Her game style and the ability to dictate the game tempo will be essential for our game model as we move forward.”