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Chelsea are poised to sign 19-year-old Italian attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona. Dragoni, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma, has already earned 24 caps for Italy since her debut at age 16. She joined Barcelona in 2023 after graduating from Inter Milan's youth academy. Chelsea have been tracking her progress for several years and are attracted to her versatility across multiple attacking positions and midfield. She is set to become Chelsea's fourth summer signing as the club aims to reclaim the Women's Super League title after Manchester City's success last season. Dragoni also has Women's Champions League experience with Roma.
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Image caption: Giulia Dragoni made her Italy debut aged 16 in 2023
By Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
Chelsea are set to sign attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona.
- The 19-year-old spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma.
- Chelsea have been tracking her progress for several years.
- Dragoni has made 24 appearances for Italy since her debut at age 16.
- She has experience in the Women’s Champions League with Roma.
- She joined Barcelona in 2023 after graduating from Inter Milan’s youth academy.
It is understood Chelsea were attracted to Dragoni's quality due to her versatility and ability to play across multiple attacking positions and in midfield.
She is set to become the club's fourth summer signing as they seek to regain the Women’s Super League title following Manchester City's success last season.
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- Women's Super League
- Women's Football
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Chelsea set to sign Italy international Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona