Chelsea Women agree signing of Dutch defender Nouwen

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Chelsea Women have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands defender Aniek Nouwen from PSV Eindhoven.

Nouwen, 22, will join the Women’s Super League champions for next season on a three-year contract. She might first be involved for her country at the Olympics.


“Other clubs were interested, but I made my decision to join Chelsea pretty fast,” Nouwen said.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said: “Aniek really is an exciting addition to our squad..

“Not only does she bring a wealth of league and international experience for her age, she is also very composed on the ball and her physicality will certainly suit the English league.

“I’ve no doubt Aniek is one of the best young defenders in the world and has a very bright future ahead of her with us.”