Chelsea Women sign Oriane Jean-Francois from PSG | OneFootball

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Chelsea have signed French international midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois from Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year contract.

The 22-year-old played nearly 100 times for PSG with whom she won the Coupe de France, while internationally she worked her way through the development sides to make five senior appearances to date.

Jean-Francois told chelseafc.com: ‘It is a good moment for my career and the player I want to be. I’m very happy to sign here and I’m excited to start my journey.’

General manager Paul Green added: ‘Oriane is a young, athletic defensive midfielder with good experience for her age. She has shown a great attitude and we are looking forward to seeing how she takes the next steps in her career whilst at the club.’

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