Chelsea have completed the signing of German midfielder Sjoeke Nusken from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The 22-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and will join after the end of the Frauen-Bundesliga season.
“I’m very excited and happy to be at Chelsea and I’m looking forward to next season,” said Nusken, who has won 15 caps and scored twice for Germany.
“It’s a great club with such good players and I hope to improve my football skills.”
Nusken, who scored 12 times for Frankfurt during his three years with the club, added: “I wanted to move up to the Women’s Super League because it’s a good league, English football is very cool to play and it’s really cool. is the right thing to do now.”
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes added: “Sjoeke is a fantastic young midfielder whose ability to play the ball deep into the opposing half is not his only standout strength, there are all of his interceptions, his reading of the game and his overall presence.
“She’s dynamic, she’s good in the air and she’ll be a fantastic signing for this club.”
Chelsea are one point behind WSL leaders Manchester United but play their game against West Ham on Wednesday for a chance to reclaim top spot with two games to go.
