Women have completed the signing of French defender Ève Perisset in the first piece of business of the Todd Boehly era at Stamford Bridge.
Perisset, 27, joins the Blues from Bordeaux on a three-year deal.
A consortium led by the LA Dodgers co-owner Boehly saw its purchase of Chelsea go through last week, assuming control from former owner Roman Abramovich.
The Blues were hit were a series of government sanctions in the wake of Russian’s invasion of earlier this year with the club unable to negotiate new contracts across its men’s, women’s, and youth teams.
But with that embargo lifted, Chelsea are now free to conduct business once again with Perisset the first summer addition to Emma Hayes’ side.
‘It’s a fantastic honour to join Chelsea and to be the first French female player to become a Blue! I am very thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me,’ Perisset told the club’s official website.
‘The time was right for me to make this big move to London and join the English Super League and I cannot wait to meet the team and the fans later this summer at Kingsmeadow and at the famous Stamford Bridge!’
Manager Hayes added: said: ‘Eve brings a wealth of experience and is a versatile player who is able to play in both full-back positions and midfield.
‘A tenacious defender, with her mentality and professionalism we have no doubt she will complement the group well.
‘We really look forward to welcoming Eve to the team later this summer as we head into the new season.’
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