Chelsea sign Man Utd striker Malard for £850,000
Chelsea have completed the signing of Melvine Malard from Manchester United Women for a fee of around £850,000. The French forward, who joined United in 2023, departs Old Trafford having scored regularly in the Women's Super League. The move strengthens Chelsea's attacking options ahead of the new WSL campaign. United receive a significant transfer fee for a women's player, reflecting the growing market in the women's game.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukMalard has been one of the more consistent wide forwards in the WSL since arriving in England, offering pace, direct dribbling and goal threat from the left. For Chelsea, she adds depth and competition in the front line as they aim to reclaim the WSL title from Manchester City. For Manchester United, losing a first-choice attacker weakens their offensive structure, though the fee provides financial flexibility to reinvest.
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