England Defender Lucy Bronze Joins Chelsea From Barcelona

England defender, Lucy Bronze joined Chelsea from Barcelona on Wednesday on a two-year deal.

Five-time Champions League winner Bronze completed her move to the Women’s Super League (WSL) champion after two years with Barcelona.

“To know I’m a Chelsea player still feels a little bit surreal. It’s a club I know so much about and have done for such a long time,” she said. “I’m excited to be back in England. My family is so excited as well to get to more of my games.”

Bronze has had a highly successful career in women’s football, achieving major titles with both clubs and her national team.

At 32 years old, the right-back had an illustrious career, winning the European Championship with England in 2022 and reaching the final of the World Cup last year. Additionally, she has secured three Champions League titles with Lyon and two more with Barcelona.

Bronze won eight league titles in England, France, and Spain with Liverpool, Manchester City, Lyon, and Barcelona.

She was runner-up for the Ballon d’Or award in 2019 and was honored as the FIFA Best Women’s Player of the in 2020

“Lucy will bring leadership to the group. She is a serial winner and a versatile defender. She has lots of experience and a winning mentality which we feel will fit well into the squad,” Chelsea general manager Paul Green said.

Chelsea has dominated women’s soccer in England and is the five-time defending WSL champion.

It was managed by Emma Hayes before she left for the United States Women’s National Team at the end of the season. She has been replaced by former Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor.