Chelsea have now come out and revealed that they can confirm midfielder Ashanti Akpan has completed a permanent move to Newcastle United this January transfer window.
The Blues posted on the club website: ‘The 20-year-old midfielder first joined CHELSEA at the age of seven. During that time, she won the FA Youth Cup in 2021/22 and the FA WSL Academy Cup in 2022/23.
‘In March 2023, an 18-year-old Akpan made her senior debut for Chelsea, coming off the bench as a second-half substitute in a 3-1 Women’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over Reading.
‘Akpan spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Birmingham City, where she played 15 games before moving on loan to Southampton in summer 2025, making 13 appearances with the Saints in WSL 2 during the first half of the campaign.
‘On the international stage, Akpan has represented England at all youth levels, while also captaining the Under-19 squad during her early career with the young Lionesses. In April 2025, she made her debut for the Under-23s when coming on as a substitute against Spain.
‘The midfielder now makes the move north to Newcastle United, joining the WSL 2 side on a permanent basis.
‘Everyone at CHELSEA would like to wish Ashanti the very best for the future as she begins a new chapter in her career.’
IcChelseanews Says…
Even though her dreams to have a long and successful career at the Blues is now over, we wish Akpan all the best for the future and hope that she can have a very successful playing career.
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