Chelsea have completed the signing of Guilia Dragoni from Barcelona.
The 19-year-old joined Barcelona in 2023 but spent the past two seasons on loan at Roma, gaining vital Champions League experience.
Despite her age, Dragoni is an integral part of the Italian national team having made her debut in 2023 and made her World Cup bow the same year at the age of 16.
Sources told ESPN that Chelsea were keen to sign a versatile young attacker, with Dragoni able to play in midfield, on the wing and as a striker. The club tracked her for several years before agreeing a fee with Barcelona for her transfer.
'I still can't believe I have signed for Chelsea," Dragoni said in a statement to club media.
"When I was a child, not even in my biggest dreams did I think I would sign for Chelsea. It's unbelievable. I'm really excited. I spoke with [Chelsea coach] Sonia [Bompastor] and she introduced me to the project here and showed me the possibilities. We all know Chelsea is one of the best clubs in the world so it wasn't hard to convince me to come here."
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The Italy international lifted two league titles during her time at Roma and won the Serie A Midfielder of the Year award last season, scoring seven goals and picking up four assists.
She is the latest addition in a busy transfer window for Chelsea, following Katie McCabe, Melvine Malard, Manaka Matsukuno and Nelly Las.