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Chelsea Extend Sonia Bompastor’s Contract to 2030 as WSL Push Slides

The long-term deal signals the club’s commitment to her project despite a faltering league campaign.

Overview

  • Chelsea announced a new contract for head coach Sonia Bompastor running through 2030, with club directors citing belief in her leadership and desire for stability.
  • The renewal follows a 5-1 defeat to Manchester City that left Chelsea 12 points off the WSL leaders with eight matches remaining.
  • Bompastor reiterated she feels fully supported by the hierarchy and clarified that post-match remarks about squad depth and transfers were misinterpreted, pointing instead to key injuries.
  • Recent analysis highlights tactical shifts, a reliance on attacking wing-backs, and poor chance conversion, alongside reported player frustration and several looming contract expiries.
  • Despite league struggles, Chelsea remain in the FA Cup fifth round, the League Cup final and the Champions League quarter-finals, with Tottenham up next on Sunday.