Chelsea sign Dutch youth international defender Buurman | OneFootball

Chelsea have completed the signing of Dutch youth international defender Veerle Buurman on a four-year deal.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this evening.

The 18-year-old centre-back joins Chelsea from Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie club PSV. Buurman will initially return to PSV on loan for the 2024/2025 season to further her development.

The defender came through PSV’s youth ranks and broke into the first team last season. Buurman made 11 appearances for PSV in the Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie. She was an Eredivisie Cup runner-up with the club last season.

On the international stage, Buurman is a member of The Netherlands’ Under-20 squad. She is currently representing The Orange Lionesses at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.

After joining Chelsea, Buurman said “This is the perfect step for my career. Chelsea’s vision for my development aligns perfectly with my own.

“Over the past year, it went rapidly, and I’m excited to take the next step with Chelsea’s support. Chelsea is a top club and the reigning champion of England. I feel honoured that such a big club has come forward at this stage. However, I’m happy to spend another year at PSV, continuing to develop at the highest level in the Netherlands.”

Buurman is Chelsea’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window.