Chelsea complete signing of Melvine Malard from Manchester United
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Chelsea has signed forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for £750,000. The France international has joined on a four-year contract and previously scored six goals in the WSL and four in the Champions League for United last season. Malard reunites with Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor, under whom she won the Champions League in 2022 at OL Lyon. There was interest from two clubs in the United States and Europe, but Malard chose to join Chelsea, expressing excitement for the new chapter in her career.
- •Malard signed a four-year deal with Chelsea.
- •She scored ten goals across all competitions for Manchester United last season.
- •Chelsea secured her signing before the start of the new season.
- •Malard aims to win trophies with Chelsea following her move.
- •She previously played under Bompastor at OL Lyon.
"Chelsea have completed the signing of Manchester United forward Melvine Malard on a £750,000 deal.
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