Chelsea sign Man Utd striker Malard for £850,000

France forward Melvine Malard links up again with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who gave her her debut at Lyon. Chelsea have signed France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United in a deal worth £850,000, according to BBC Sport. The move reunites Malard with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who handed the striker her senior debut at Lyon. The transfer adds another attacking option to Chelsea’s squad as the club continues to strengthen under Bompastor. Malard, a France international, had been with Manchester United before completing the switch to the Women’s Super League champions. The fee reported by BBC Sport makes the deal a notable one in the current market, reflecting Chelsea’s intent to remain competitive at the top of the women’s game. Bompastor’s familiarity with Malard could be significant. Their previous connection at Lyon suggests the Chelsea manager knows the forward’s strengths well, which may help the player settle quickly into her new surroundings.

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