Chelsea sign forward Malard from Man Utd

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20 July 2026

Chelsea Women have signed French forward

Melvine Malard

from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

Malard scored 23 goals in 95 appearances for United after joining the club from French giants Lyon in 2023, with Chelsea paying a fee of around £850,000 to sign her.

“I’m so happy because I have a plan for my life and my career, and Chelsea were a part of that plan,” Malard said.

“It is a great club and a big club so I am very excited to get started. I have played against Chelsea a lot of times and have always lost so I know the team has good players. And I have known Sonia [Bompastor] since I was 14 years old, so it is great to work with her again.

“My objective is to become better every single day and to win trophies. I know Chelsea always have that as an objective and I have that ambition too.

“I am also really looking forward to playing at Stamford Bridge on a regular basis. The atmosphere is incredible and the pitch is close to the fans, so you really feel their energy. I love that.”

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The move will reunite Malard with Bompastor, who played a key role in her move to Lyon as a youngster.

The Chelsea manager was working as part of Lyon’s recruitment team at the time and encouraged the then-teenager to join the club’s academy setup.

Malard has since become a formidable part of the France national team and will now link up with Chelsea teammate Sandy Baltimore at club level.

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