Chelsea agrees club-record fee to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard
Chelsea is finalizing a deal to sign France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for a club-record fee of approximately £850,000 (€1 million). The 26-year-old, who has one year left on her contract, sought a new challenge and will reunite with former Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor at Chelsea. Malard was United’s most productive attacker last season with 19 goal involvements. United opted to sell rather than lose her on a free transfer next summer.
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Melvine Malard Joins Manchester United on Loan from Lyon
Melvine Malard, a 23-year-old French striker, has joined Manchester United on loan from Olympique Lyonnais on transfer deadline day. The loan runs until the end of the season. Malard spent nine years at Lyon, scoring 33 goals in 94 appearances. She began her career at hometown club Saint-Denis. Internationally, she has represented France at all youth levels, scoring 32 goals in 48 youth caps, and made her senior debut in 2020, netting 6 goals in 21 appearances. She played in Euro 2022 but missed the 2023 Women's World Cup despite scoring three goals in qualifying. Malard has won four French league titles, four UEFA Women's Champions League titles, and three Coupe de France trophies with Lyon, as well as the U19 European Championship. She adds depth to Manchester United's striker department and is expected to compete with Geyse for playing time.
Melvine Malard Joins Manchester United on Loan from Lyon
On transfer deadline day, Manchester United announced the loan signing of French striker Melvine Malard from Olympique Lyonnais until the end of the season. The 23-year-old spent nine years at Lyon, scoring 33 goals in 94 appearances and winning four UEFA Champions League titles, four French league titles, and three Coupe de France trophies. Malard has represented France at all youth levels, scoring 32 goals in 48 youth caps, and made her senior debut in 2020, earning 21 caps and scoring 6 goals. She played in Euro 2022 but missed the 2023 Women's World Cup despite scoring three goals in qualifying. Standing at 171 cm, Malard is expected to add depth to Manchester United's striker department and compete with Geyse for playing time.
Melvine Malard Officially Signs for Chelsea from Manchester United
French international forward Melvine Malard has officially signed for Chelsea from Manchester United, the club announced on Monday. The 26-year-old striker, who has 41 caps and 14 goals for France, has agreed to a four-year contract. While the transfer fee was not disclosed, English media report it to be around €1 million (£850,000). Malard expressed her ambition to win trophies and improve daily, aligning with Chelsea's goals. She will reunite with coach Sonia Bompastor, who previously managed her at Olympique Lyonnais and led the club to the 2022 Champions League title. At Chelsea, she will play alongside compatriot Sandy Baltimore. During her time at Manchester United, Malard scored 23 goals and provided 16 assists in 95 appearances across all competitions, winning the FA Cup in 2023.
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Melvine Malard Officially Signs for Chelsea from Manchester United
French international forward Melvine Malard has officially signed for Chelsea from Manchester United on a four-year contract, announced on Monday. The 26-year-old striker, who has 41 caps and 14 goals for France, spent three seasons at Manchester United, scoring 23 goals and providing 16 assists in 95 appearances, and winning the FA Cup in 2023. The transfer fee is undisclosed but estimated at around €1 million (£850,000) by English media. Malard will reunite with coach Sonia Bompastor, who managed her at Olympique Lyonnais and led the club to the 2022 Champions League title. She will also play alongside compatriot Sandy Baltimore at Chelsea. Malard expressed her ambition to improve daily and win trophies, aligning with Chelsea's goals.
Melvine Malard Officially Signs for Chelsea from Manchester United
French international forward Melvine Malard has officially signed with Chelsea on a four-year contract, leaving Manchester United after three seasons. The 26-year-old, who has 41 caps and 14 goals for France, will remain in the English Premier League. The transfer fee is estimated at around €1 million (£850,000) according to English media. Malard will reunite with former Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor, who led the club to the 2022 Champions League title, and will play alongside compatriot Sandy Baltimore. During her time at Manchester United, Malard scored 23 goals and provided 16 assists in 95 appearances, winning the FA Cup in 2023. She expressed her ambition to improve daily and win trophies, aligning with Chelsea's winning culture.
Chelsea confirm record-breaking signing of Manchester United striker Melvine Malard
Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of French international striker Melvine Malard from Manchester United's women's team on a four-year contract. The transfer fee, estimated between £750,000 and £850,000, is set to become the most expensive sale of a women's player to date. Malard, regarded as one of the most dangerous forwards in the game, expressed excitement about joining Chelsea, citing the club's winning ambition and the chance to work again with manager Sonia Bompastor, whom she has known since age 14. The article also notes that Chelsea's men's team, under new manager Xabi Alonso, is preparing for a season without European football despite winning the Europa League the previous year, and that Alejandro Garnacho may leave the club after one season.
Chelsea sign France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for £850,000
Chelsea have signed France international forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for a fee of approximately £850,000. The 26-year-old reunites with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who gave Malard her senior debut at Lyon and brought her on as a substitute in the 2020 Champions League final victory. Malard joined United in 2023 on loan before making the move permanent, helping the club win the Women's FA Cup. She becomes Chelsea's third signing of the summer, following Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo, and is seen as a key addition after the departure of Australia captain Sam Kerr to Gotham FC. United had hoped to retain Malard but agreed to the transfer rather than risk losing her on a free transfer next summer. Malard had 19 goal involvements last season and has scored 17 goals in 46 Women's Champions League appearances, winning the competition four times.
Melvine Malard hungry for trophies after joining Chelsea from Manchester United
Chelsea have signed France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on a four-year contract for a club-record fee of approximately £850,000. Malard, 26, had one year left on her contract and expressed a desire to move, prompting United to sell rather than lose her on a free transfer next summer. She reunites with Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor, who coached her at Lyonnes (formerly Lyon) from age 14. Malard stated her objective is to win trophies, aligning with Chelsea's ambitions. She is Chelsea's third summer signing, following Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo, as the club rebuilds its forward line after departures including Sam Kerr and Guro Reiten. United plan to reinvest the fee into their squad. The article also notes Liverpool's signing of Japanese midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord.
Chelsea sign Melvine Malard from Manchester United for £750,000
Chelsea have completed the signing of French forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for a fee of £750,000. The 26-year-old France international has signed a four-year contract with the Blues, reuniting with manager Sonia Bompastor, whom she previously worked with at Olympique Lyonnais, winning the Champions League in 2022. Malard scored six goals in the Women's Super League and four in the Champions League last season, with only one year remaining on her United contract. She attracted interest from two NWSL clubs and European sides before choosing Chelsea. Malard expressed excitement about joining the club, citing her ambition to win trophies and her desire to play regularly at Stamford Bridge.
Melvine Malard to Leave Manchester United for Chelsea in €1M Transfer
French striker Melvine Malard (26) is set to leave Manchester United and join Chelsea for a fee close to €1 million (£850,000), as reported by The Guardian and confirmed by AFP. Malard, who has 41 caps and 14 goals for France, initially joined Manchester United on loan from Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 before making the move permanent in 2024. At Chelsea, she will reunite with her French national teammate Sandy Baltimore and former Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor. Malard scored four times for France during the qualifying campaign for the 2027 World Cup.
Melvine Malard to Leave Manchester United for Chelsea in €1M Transfer
French striker Melvine Malard (26) is set to leave Manchester United for Chelsea in a transfer worth nearly €1 million (£850,000), as reported by The Guardian and confirmed by AFP. Malard, who has 41 caps and 14 goals for France, joined Manchester United on loan from Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 before making the move permanent in 2024. At Chelsea, she will reunite with her French national teammate Sandy Baltimore and her former Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor. Malard scored four times for France during the qualifying campaign for the 2027 World Cup.
Melvine Malard to Leave Manchester United for Chelsea in €1M Transfer
French striker Melvine Malard (26) is set to leave Manchester United and join Chelsea for a fee close to €1 million (£850,000), as reported by The Guardian and confirmed by AFP. Malard, who has 41 caps and 14 goals for France, joined Manchester United on loan from Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 before making the move permanent in 2024. At Chelsea, she will reunite with her France teammate Sandy Baltimore and former Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor. Malard scored four times for France during the qualifying campaign for the 2027 World Cup.
Chelsea agree £850,000 fee to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign French striker Melvine Malard for approximately £850,000. The 26-year-old France international is expected to undergo a medical before completing her move to Stamford Bridge, where she will reunite with manager Sonia Bompastor, whom she previously played under at Lyon. Malard becomes Chelsea's third summer signing, following Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo. Her arrival bolsters Chelsea's attacking options after Sam Kerr's departure to American club Gotham FC. Manchester United had hoped to retain Malard with a new contract, but she expressed a desire to leave, prompting United to agree a fee rather than risk losing her for free next summer. Malard was statistically United's most productive attacker last season, recording 19 goal involvements across all competitions. She joined United from Lyon in 2023.
Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard
Chelsea have agreed a deal worth approximately £850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard. The 26-year-old France international is set to undergo a medical before completing her move to Stamford Bridge, where she will reunite with manager Sonia Bompastor, whom she previously played under at Lyon. Malard is expected to become Chelsea's third signing of the summer, following Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo. Her arrival bolsters Chelsea's attacking options after Sam Kerr left for Gotham FC. Manchester United had hoped to retain Malard with a new contract, but she expressed a desire to leave, prompting the club to agree a fee rather than risk losing her for free next summer. Malard was statistically United's most productive attacker last season with 19 goal involvements across all competitions.
Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea
Chelsea are finalizing a deal to sign France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for a club-record fee, expected to be between £750,000 and £850,000. The 26-year-old has one year left on her contract and sought a new challenge, prompting United to sell rather than lose her on a free transfer. Malard previously played under Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor at Lyon and is eager to reunite with her. United plan to reinvest the fee into the squad. The article also notes Arsenal's signing of German youth international Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig and Everton's free transfer of France U23 forward Noémie Mouchon from Leicester City.