Chelsea signs Japan midfielder Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Chelsea has secured the signing of Japan international Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year contract from North Carolina Courage. At 21 years old, Matsukubo has been capped 14 times by Japan and was named NWSL midfielder of the year in 2025 after scoring 19 goals and providing 10 assists in 58 matches. She expressed excitement about joining Chelsea and contributing to the club's tradition of success. The transfer marks a significant addition for Chelsea as they bolster their squad for upcoming competitions.
- •Manaka Matsukubo signed a five-year deal with Chelsea.
- •She joins from North Carolina Courage in the NWSL.
- •Matsukubo was named NWSL midfielder of the year in 2025.
- •She scored 19 goals and recorded 10 assists last season.
- •Matsukubo aims to help Chelsea maintain its winning tradition.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Japanese international attacker Matsukubo
- 7:58 PMBBC Football — Chelsea sign Japan midfielder Matsukubo
"Chelsea have completed the signing of Japanese international attacker Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues thi...
"Chelsea sign Japan international Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year contract from North Carolina Courage.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:05 PMChelsea sign Japanese international attacker Matsukubo
Chelsea have completed the signing of Japanese international attacker Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues thi...
- BBC FootballJul 3, 2026, 7:58 PMChelsea sign Japan midfielder Matsukubo
Chelsea sign Japan international Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year contract from North Carolina Courage.
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