Chelsea Women have made their first summer signing by bringing in Barcelona midfielder Júlia Bartel. The 20-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Sonia Bompastor’s side, departing from her lifelong club. Bartel was part of the Barcelona team that reclaimed both the Liga F and Women’s Champions League titles last season.
General manager Paul Green expressed his excitement about Bartel’s arrival, praising her technical excellence and pedigree from her time at Barcelona and with the Spanish international youth teams. He also highlighted her leadership skills at a young age and looks forward to seeing her develop in the coming years.
Chelsea Women will kick off their pre-season preparations with friendly matches against Gotham FC and Arsenal in August. This signing marks the beginning of what promises to be an exciting and competitive season for the Blues.