Chelsea Women sign Alyssa Thompson for potential record fee | OneFootball

Chelsea Women have completed the signing of United States international Alyssa Thompson in one of the standout moves of the transfer window.

The 20-year-old winger has joined the reigning Women’s Super League champions from Angel City FC on a five-year deal for an initial fee believed to be around £1.1m, with the total potentially rising to a world record fee should add-ons be completed.

Earlier on Friday the London City Lionesses broke the transfer world record by signing Grace Geyoro from Paris Saint-Germain for £1.4m.

The deal was finalised late on deadline day after Thompson flew to London to undergo a medical, with paperwork completed just over an hour before the window closed.

Chelsea acted swiftly to strengthen their attacking options, ensuring the highly rated forward would be part of Sonia Bompastor’s squad for the new campaign.

Thompson’s arrival continues Chelsea’s policy of combining established stars with emerging young talent. The club, who swept the domestic treble last season, are determined to go one better this year by adding the Women’s Champions League to their collection of honours.

The American joins an attacking line that already features Sam Kerr, Lauren James and Catarina Macario, giving the Blues enviable depth and versatility in the final third.

For Angel City, Thompson’s departure marks the loss of one of their brightest young players. She had quickly become a cornerstone of the NWSL side after being taken first overall in the 2023 draft, and her sale leaves a gap as the club battles for a play-off place. The significant fee, however, will provide valuable resources for reinforcements.

Thompson is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in women’s football and her move to Chelsea underlines both her ambition and the growing scale of investment in the women’s game. Her signing adds further intrigue to a WSL season that is shaping up to be more competitive than ever.

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