{"id":19653,"date":"2026-07-21T16:17:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19653"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:17:13","slug":"melvine-malard-joins-chelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19653","title":{"rendered":"Melvine Malard joins Chelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Chelsea have completed the signing of forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United, with the France international agreeing a four-year contract that strengthens the Women\u2019s Super League champions ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p>The forward joins Chelsea after two seasons with Manchester United, where she established herself as a versatile attacking option capable of playing across the front line. Known for her pace, direct running and technical ability, Malard arrives with significant experience at both domestic and international level.<\/p>\n<p>Her move marks another statement of intent from <strong><em><b><i>CHELSEA<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong>  as the club continues to reinforce its squad in pursuit of further success in England and Europe. The Blues have consistently challenged for major honours in recent years and view Malard as a player capable of adding greater depth and competition in the attacking positions<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m so happy because I have a plan for my life and my career, and Chelsea were a part of that plan,\u2019 said Malard, who recently turned 26.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It is a great club and a big club so I am very excited to get started. I have played against Chelsea a lot of times and have always lost so I know the team have good players. And I have known Sonia since I was 14 years old, so it is great to work with her again.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018My objective is to become better every single day and to win trophies. I know Chelsea always have that as an objective and I have that ambition too.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I am also really looking forward to playing at Stamford Bridge on a regular basis. The atmosphere is incredible and the pitch is close to the fans, so you really feel their energy. I love that.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>If she can reproduce the form that made her one of France\u2019s most highly regarded attackers, the move could prove to be another significant addition for a Chelsea side determined to remain at the forefront of domestic and European women\u2019s football over the coming years<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MORE BIG CHELSEA NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Top<\/em> Read:<strong> Chelsea fans BUZZING \u2013\u00a0 Excited about marquee signing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most Read:\u00a0Chelsea talks open! 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