Chelsea FC Signs Australian Defender Ellie Carpenter from Lyon
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Chelsea FC has signed Australian defender Ellie Carpenter from Lyon on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Carpenter, 25, previously played under Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor at Lyon and has won the Champions League twice. She expressed pride in joining Chelsea, calling it one of the biggest clubs in women's football.
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"Chelsea have enjoyed so much success in England and I'm delighted to now be a part of it."
Women's Super League champions Chelsea sign Australia defender Ellie Carpenter from Lyon on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.