Chelsea signed the signing of England’s midfielder Keira Walsh of Barcelona.
The 27-year-old, who spent eight years in Manchester City before joining Barcelona, signed a contract with Chelsea by four and a half years.
The period of the Women’s Super League transfer was on Thursday, but the contract was not announced on Friday.
Chelsea did not confirm the fee, but does not question the world record of about 900,000 pounds that Naomi Girma paid for US defender at the beginning of this month.
“It’s unbelievable. I am very happy that I am here and very excited that I can start, “said Walsh.
“You look at the history of trophies that Chelsea won, and I am an ambitious player and a person, so it is well matched to me.”
Despite the fact that Barca does not want to sell at first, it is believed that the Chelsea offer was accepted late on Wednesday before Walsh had medical on Thursday.
The 27-year-old who left Manchester City to join Barcelona for the then fee of the world records of 400,000 pounds in 2022, was willing to return to England to be close to the family.
Chelsea, which is at the top of the Super League and the only invincible side after 12 matches, has long been enjoyed for a long time and tried to strengthen her helper.
Manager Sonia Bompastor received significant support because the club tries to win the Champions League. Walsh won the competition with Barcelona twice.
While she played in Barcelona at the group stages this season, she is still entitled to play for Chelsea for the quarter -finals.
