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2mo ago

Chelsea Signs England Midfielder Keira Walsh from Barcelona on Four-and-a-Half-Year Deal

Walsh returns to the Women's Super League after a successful stint at Barcelona, joining Chelsea's title-chasing squad.

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Overview

  • Keira Walsh, 27, has joined Chelsea from Barcelona, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract through 2029.
  • The transfer fee was reported as £400,000, matching the record fee Walsh commanded when moving to Barcelona in 2022.
  • Walsh cited a desire to be closer to family and friends as a key factor in her decision to return to England.
  • At Barcelona, Walsh won eight trophies, including two Champions League titles, and reunites with England teammate Lucy Bronze at Chelsea.
  • Chelsea, currently leading the Women's Super League by seven points, aims to secure a sixth consecutive league title and its first Women's Champions League trophy.