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Chelsea signs Melvine Malard from Manchester United for £850,000

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Chelsea signs Melvine Malard from Manchester United for £850,000
Summary

Chelsea has secured the signing of France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for approximately £850,000. Malard reunites with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who previously managed her at Lyon. During her time with United, Malard contributed to a Women's FA Cup victory and was their most productive attacker last season. She aims to continue her development at Chelsea after indicating her desire to leave United early this summer. Malard becomes Chelsea's third signing of the summer following Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo.

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By the Numbers
  • •Melvine Malard joins Chelsea after time at Manchester United.
  • •Chelsea pays around £850,000 for the forward's transfer.
  • •Bompastor and Malard have a history from Lyon.
  • •Malard’s departure facilitates United’s focus on new signings.
  • •She was United's most effective player last season with 19 goal involvements.
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  • 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Man Utd striker Malard for £850,000
What they're saying
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France forward Melvine Malard links up again with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who gave her her debut at Lyon.

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