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Ji So-yun inks 2-year contract with Chelsea Ladies
Ji-So-yun has signed a two-year contract with Chelsea Ladies, becoming the first Korean to play in England’s Women’s Super League, the club announced Monday.
Ji, who made her debut at the age of 15, has scored 26 goals in 55 international appearances. She is also a three-time Korean Footballer of the Year.
“I am glad to be joining Chelsea Ladies and look forward to the new challenge of playing football in Europe,” the 22-year-old said in a Chelsea statement.
“I will get myself in gear to become an integral player for my team and to lead Chelsea to the highest possible levels.”
Ji is the fifth pre-season signing by Chelsea manager Emma Hayes after adding the England quartet of Rachel Williams, Laura Bassett, Gilly Flaherty and Katie Chapman to their squad for this year’s WSL.
“She is one of the best midfielders in the world and our fans will love her,” said Hayes.
(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
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