Malard Joins Chelsea for £8.0m

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Malard Makes the Switch

Chelsea have snapped up Melvine Malard from Manchester United in a deal worth £8.0m - and it's a bit of a family reunion.

The 26-year-old forward links up once again with boss Sonia Bompastor, the very manager who helped her through the doors of the Lyon academy years ago. Three seasons in England later, Malard is ready for her biggest chapter yet.

A Trophy Cabinet to Envy

This isn't some punt on potential. Malard brings serious pedigree. Four Champions League medals. Three French league titles. Four domestic cups. Oh, and 10 goals across all competitions last season - a number that was trending upwards, as WSL Football reports.

Filling Big Boots

Chelsea need firepower. The departures of Sam Kerr and Guro Reiten have left gaping holes in attack, and Malard is being backed to fill them.

There's reason for optimism too. Chelsea created more expected goals than Manchester United last season, meaning Malard should find herself on the end of better chances than she's been used to. A prolific spell could be on the cards.