Ellie Carpenter has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea after five years at Lyon. The transfer reunites her with former manager Sonia Bompastor and Matildas teammate Sam Kerr. This move is significant as Carpenter will compete against her partner, Daniëlle van de Donk, who recently joined the rival London City Lionesses after their marriage in June. Carpenter expressed her excitement for the challenge and pride in joining a top club in women's football, eager to grow as a player alongside her new teammates.
Ellie Carpenter has joined Women's Super League champions Chelsea in a four year deal after playing with Lyon for five years.
Carpenter, who also plays for the Matildas, reunites with former Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor and Matildas teammates like Sam Kerr.
Daniëlle van de Donk, who married Carpenter in an extravagant French wedding in June, recently joined the London City Lionesses.
Carpenter expressed excitement for the move, stating, 'I'm very proud to join such a big club, one of the biggest in women's football.'
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