Chelsea Ladies FC have announced the signing of England international Karen Carney from Birmingham City Ladies on a two-year deal.
Carney will officially link up with Emma Hayes’s side on new years day after agreeing the deal with the FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Cup winners.
The 28 year-old midfielder has 110 caps for England and played a key role in England coming third in the World Cup in the summer.
Carney said:
I am thrilled to have signed for Chelsea Ladies. The team won the Double last season to establish themselves as the top club in the country and I am excited about the prospect of helping to build on that.
It is the right point in my career to begin a new challenge and having spoken to Emma we share the same ambitions and I firmly believe this is the place to achieve those goals.
Carney also played in the USA playing in the Women’s Professional Soccer League playing under Emma Hayes at Chicago Red Stars before retuning to England to rejoin Birmingham City.
Hayes said:
I know her well having worked with her previously and she has a fantastic character both on and off the pitch. She is a student of the game and brings additional leadership to our squad.
I see Karen complimenting the talent we already possess in the final third. All our attacking players will benefit hugely from her vision and passing.
