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Chelsea have completed the permanent signing of Italian midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona, securing one of Europe’s brightest young talents in a move that underlines the Women’s Super League champions’ commitment to investing in emerging stars.
The 19-year-old has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge after spending the past two seasons on loan with Serie A side Roma.
Dragoni arrives in CHELSEA with a growing reputation as one of Italy’s most promising midfielders. Having joined Barcelona from Inter Milan in 2023, she became the first non-Spanish women’s player to live and develop at La Masia, the Catalan club’s renowned academy.
Although first-team opportunities at Barcelona were limited due to the depth of the European champions’ squad, her development accelerated during successive loan spells at Roma
‘I still can’t believe I have signed for Chelsea!’ said Dragoni.
‘When I was a child, not even in my biggest dreams did I think I would sign for Chelsea. It’s unbelievable. I’m really excited.
‘I spoke with Sonia and she introduced me to the project here and showed me the possibilities. We all know Chelsea is one of the best clubs in the world so it wasn’t hard to convince me to come here.’
What will Italian bring to Chelsea?
Dragoni’s biggest strength is her ability to control games from midfield. Despite her young age, she plays with maturity beyond her years, showing confidence in possession, excellent awareness under pressure and the technical ability to progress the ball through tight areas. Chelsea have built success on dominating matches, and Dragoni’s composure could help maintain that style.
She also brings versatility. Capable of operating as a central midfielder or in a more advanced role, Dragoni gives Chelsea tactical flexibility and another option when facing different opponents. Her creativity and ability to break lines with passing could add a new dimension to the team’s attacking play.
Perhaps most importantly, Dragoni fits perfectly into CHELSEA’s long-term vision. The club has consistently balanced experienced winners with emerging stars, and the Italian midfielder has the potential to become a key figure for years to come.
While expectations should be managed as she adapts to English football, Dragoni’s talent, ambition and technical quality suggest she has all the tools to become a major player at Stamford Bridge.
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