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Women's Super League champions Chelsea have signed defender Maelys Mpome from Montpellier on a deal until 2028.
The 21-year-old is a French youth international and predominately plays as a centre-back.
She joined Montpellier - where Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor herself spent four years as a player - in 2020 and made 42 appearances for the French top-tier side, scoring three goals.
Mpome said becoming a Chelsea player is "just like living a dream to join such a big club".
Blues general manager Paul Green said Mpome has "good experience for her age" thanks to her development at Montpellier.
"She is a tall and athletic defender whose profile we believe will suit the WSL," he added.
Chelsea begin their WSL title defence against Aston Villa on 20 September at 19:00 BST, live on the BBC.
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