Brighton have signed centre-back Maelys Mpome from CHELSEA in a permanent deal, the Blues have announced on the club website after the defender decided to make the move this summer
Chelsea posted: ‘ Mpome joined Chelsea in 2024, following a four-year stint at Montpellier in her native France.
‘The 22-year-old made her Blues debut when she was introduced as a late substitute during a Champions League group-stage match against Real Madrid in October 2024.
‘In February 2025, the defender made her first Women’s Super League appearance against Everton, before going on to appear on four more occasions during the remainder of the campaign as we went on to win a domestic Treble in 2024/25.
‘On the international stage, Mpome has represented France at Under-16, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-20 levels before going on to make 10 appearances for the Under-23 side.
‘The centre-back now makes a permanent move to the English south coast, where she will play in the WSL next season.
‘Everyone at CHELSEA would like to wish Maelys the very best for the future as she begins a new chapter in her career.’
Brighton posted: ‘We’re delighted to confirm the permanent signing of central defender Maelys Mpome from Chelsea, subject to the usual regulatory processes.’
Head coach Dario Vidosic said, “We’re pleased to have Maelys with us. She’s had some exposure to the WSL already and we feel she can really develop with us.
“She’s a versatile defender with a lot of good attributes and we’re looking forward to working with her.”
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