Matildas' Defender Carpenter Leaves Lyon for Chelsea
- Ellie Carpenter signed a four-year contract on July 1, 2025, to play for Chelsea, leaving OL Lyonnes after five years in France.
- Carpenter's move followed years of success, including two Champions League wins and multiple domestic titles, under coach Sonia Bompastor.
- The 25-year-old Australian international defender is recognized for her physical prowess and attacking mindset from defense, having appeared 87 times for the Matildas.
- Carpenter expressed her enthusiasm for taking on a fresh opportunity and described it as an exciting journey, while also sharing her pride in joining one of the top clubs in women's football.
- Her signing strengthens Chelsea's already talented squad, promising to add valuable experience and leadership through her decorated career and reunion with Bompastor.
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Lyon's international right-hand side, Ellie Carpenter, has been transferred to Chelsea's English club, OL Lyonnes announced on Wednesday....
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