"Chelsea has held talks over the signing of forward N'Sira Safi from the Right to Dream Academy. The 17-year-old was called up by the Ivory Coast for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which was cancelled at short notice last month."
"Safi had a trial with Chelsea in the summer of 2025 and impressed manager Sonia Bompastor. No agreement has yet been reached and Right to Dream also has the option of placing Safi at one of its affiliated clubs after her 18th birthday."
"Because of the Football Association's complex Governing Body Endorsement regulations regarding signing non-British players, recruiting young Africans into women's football in England is generally more difficult."
"Those same rules mean that if Safi joined Chelsea, an initial loan move may be required to aid her development while she builds the international caps needed to secure a full work permit."
Chelsea is negotiating the signing of 17-year-old forward N'Sira Safi from the Right to Dream Academy. Safi was called up by the Ivory Coast for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which was canceled. She impressed Chelsea's manager during a trial in 2025. Right to Dream can place her at affiliated clubs after her 18th birthday. Due to complex regulations, recruiting young African players for women's football in England is challenging, often requiring loan moves for development and work permit acquisition.
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