The Chelsea has completed the day of the Barcelona midfielder crash, Keira Walsh, joining the WSL champions in the last hours of the January transfer window.
Reports that surround the possible movement He broke the penultimate day of the transfer window, after the speculation Walsh had told Barcelona that he wants a transfer from the club by the end of January.
Despite a great interest of Wsl Rivals Arsenal, it is Chelsea who has officially won the race for Walst’s signature. With his contract that will expire in Barcelona in the summer, it is believed that the Blues have paid £ 440,000 for their immediate acquisition.
“It’s amazing,” Walsh said after being a four and a half year contract. “I am very happy to be here and very excited to start. Look at the story of the trophies that Chelsea has won and I am an ambitious player and an ambitious person, so for me it is a good way.
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– Chelsea FC Women (@chelseafcw) January 31, 2025
“Talking to Paul Green, Sonia (Bompastor) and (Deputy Director) Camille (Abily), I just had such a good feeling of them. It has been really positive. I want to play for this club and fight for the badge.”
Has been a whirl of a transfer window to the west of London after the club ensured Naomi Girma’s signature for a world record rate Last week.
Walh returns to the WSL after his move to Barcelona Manchester City For £ 400,000, at that time a transfer of world records. In two complete seasons with the FE League giants, he played a role in Barcelona, winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League titles.
The Midfield Maestro was also essential in the triumph of the European Championship of England in 2022, winning the Honor Tournament player for an excellent chain of individual performances.
Chelsea’s women’s football head, Paul Green, added: “Keira is a player who will bring great value to a talented squad. He has a great experience at the highest level, gaining main honors both nationally and internationally.
“He is a composite defensive midfielder, with excellent technical attributes and world -class football intelligence. His style of play and his ability to dictate the pace of the game will be crucial for our game model as we move forward “.
