Chelsea Women sign French international defender Ève Perisset | OneFootball

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Chelsea Women have signed France international defender Ève Perisset from French Division 1 side Bordeaux on a three-year deal.

Perisset joined Bordeaux in June 2020, the former Lyon and PSG defender playing at full-back and in midfield.

The 27-year-old’s 34 caps for her country include playing at the 2019 World Cup in 2019, while she has recently been selected for this summer’s Euros.

Perisset told chelseafc.com: ‘It’s a fantastic honour to join Chelsea and to be the first French female player to become a Blue! I am very thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me.

‘The time was right for me to make this big move to London and join the English Super League and I cannot wait to meet the team and the fans later this summer at Kingsmeadow and at the famous Stamford Bridge!’

Eve Perisset in Champions League action for Bordeaux last season. (Peter Sonander/Sports Press Photo)

Emma Hayes said: ‘Eve brings a wealth of experience and is a versatile player who is able to play in both full-back positions and midfield.

‘A tenacious defender, with her mentality and professionalism we have no doubt she will complement the group well.’

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