Chelsea Sign England Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton
Chelsea have signed England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton after her contract with Aston Villa expired. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions and is widely regarded as one of the most talented young goalkeepers in the country.
Hampton said: “It’s a massive club. It’s an honour to be a part of this and to be able to wear the club’s badge. I want to keep improving, to help the team however I can and I’d love to win some trophies with the club at the same time.”
Background on Hannah Hampton
Hampton joined Villa in 2021 from West Midlands rivals Birmingham City and made 15 appearances in the league last season, helping them to a record fifth-placed finish. She made her England debut last year and was an unused substitute at Euro 2022.
It is believed Hampton would be open to spending 2023-24 on loan elsewhere, following a pre-season assessment at Chelsea. There is competition among goalkeepers at the Blues with Ann-Katrin Berger, Zecira Musovic, Emily Orman and Nicky Evrard already contracted.
Chelsea Manager Emma Hayes on Signing Hannah Hampton
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said: “There is no doubt that Hannah is one of the best young goalkeepers in the world. Her performances have been improving year on year, and we have high hopes for her future with us.”
Hampton’s England Call-Up
Hampton, who was left out of the England squad after Euro 2022 following reports of poor attitude, was recalled in March with manager Sarina Wiegman saying she had “sorted out” personal issues. She has also been included in Wiegman’s squad for the Women’s World Cup, which begins in Australia and New Zealand on 20 July.
Conclusion
Hannah Hampton is an exciting prospect for Chelsea and England. She has shown great potential throughout her career and has already made her mark on the international stage. With her new three-year contract at Chelsea, she will have the opportunity to continue to develop her game and help the club achieve success.