Lucy Bronze to Chelsea have been confirmed on a two-year contract, completing the England right-back’s switch on a free transfer after the conclusion of her contract at Barcelona.
The England defender won two European titles, two league titles and three domestic cups in her time in Spain; the 32-year-old has won 123 caps for England. Bronze is known as one of the women’s game’s best defenders. She has won 123 caps for England, which puts her sixth on the all-time appearance makers list for the Lionesses.
Before moving to Spain, Bronze had played two seasons at Manchester City either side of a three-year stint at French club Lyon. She also had spells at Sunderland, Everton and Liverpool.
What success does Chelsea hold for Lucy?
Chelsea is one of the most prosperous clubs in English Women’s Football. They are the defending champions of Women’s Super League and have won it on six more occasions.
In England, the Blues also succeeded by winning five Women’s FA Cup, two FA Women’s League Cup and triumphed in Women’s FA Community Shield, 2020. Additionally, they reached their first UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Gothenburg, 2021 where they managed to be the runners-up of the tournament.
Lucy Bronze before joining Chelsea, on the other side has won a total of five Champions League titles, three with Lyon and two with Barcelona; three Women’s Super League titles, with Liverpool and Manchester City, and the Euro 2022 with England.
Lucy Bronze, a phenomenal full-back in action
The former Culer is a tactical versatile right-back who is ordinarily used as an inverted full-back. She is often compared with players, during the regime of Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, particularly Philipp Lahm.
Bronze demonstrates excellent skill in the full-back role, with stamina and speed down the wing, and the ability to play crosses into the box as well as make overlapping runs with her forward winger. Her speed and reading of the game allow her to force opposition wingers into weaker positions through her body positioning.
Contributing as much to her team’s attack as its defense, she often moves into the position of the right winger during the course of play or makes underlapping runs into interior space, allowing her to receive the ball from wingers pinned wide by opposition defenders. Therefore, the new Chelsea star Bronze will definitely be of great use and help for the team’s future success.
Chelsea new signings ahead of 2024/25
Julia Bartel
Spanish midfielder Julia Bartel kicked off our summer recruitment with her arrival from Barcelona. The 20-year-old has signed a three-year contract with an optional one-year extension.
Sandy Baltimore
Dynamic French forward Sandy Baltimore joined on a free transfer from PSG after eight years at the club. The 24-year-old has penned a four-year deal in west London.
Oriane Jean-Francois
Oriane Jean-Francois joins former PSG teammates Baltimore and Ashley Lawrence in making the move across the English Channel to Stamford Bridge. The French midfielder can play at the base of central midfield or go box-to-box when required. She has signed a contract until 2028 with the option of an extra year.
Cerys Brown
Nineteen-year-old academy graduate Cerys Brown looks set to remain with the Blues until at least 2025. This was after the club exercised an option to extend the young defender’s deal.
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