Lucy Bronze extends Chelsea contract until 2027
Short overview
England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, keeping her at the club until 2027. The defender has made 56 appearances, scored five goals, and won four trophies since joining in 2024.
England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, committing to the club until 2027. The experienced defender joined Chelsea from Barcelona ahead of the 2024/25 season and has since become a key part of manager Sonia Bompastor's side.
Impact at Chelsea
Since her arrival, Bronze has made 56 appearances, scoring five goals and helping the club secure four trophies across two seasons. Her contributions have been instrumental in Chelsea's domestic and European campaigns.
Player's perspective
Bronze expressed her enthusiasm about the extension, stating: "With the move to Stamford Bridge, it's a really exciting time to be part of the team. I feel like this is the right thing for me at this time. I've really enjoyed the last two years being at Chelsea and being back in England, and I feel like we're in a place now where we're moving forward as a club."
International career
Bronze has earned 148 caps for England since her debut in June 2013, scoring 22 goals. She was a key member of the squads that won Euro 2022 and Euro 2025. At Euro 2022, she started all six matches, scoring in the semi-final victory over Sweden before featuring in the final against Germany at Wembley.
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