Sports News of Wednesday, 7 August 2019

Source: dailypost.ng

Chelsea sign three-year contract with 28-year-old star -

Chelsea on Wednesday signed a new three-year contract extension with midfielder, Ji So-Yun.

So-Yun has scored 56 career goals in 136 appearances for Chelsea Women since joining the club in 2015.

The 28-year-old scored nine goals in 30 appearances for the club last season.

A statement from Chelsea’s official website read: “Midfielder Ji So-Yun has committed her long-term future to Chelsea Women, extending her stay at the club until 2022.

“Ji has played a pivotal part in our trophy successes since joining the Blues in 2014, lifting the FA WSL and FA Women’s Cup Double in 2014/15 and 2017/18.

“The 28-year-old has so far made 136 Chelsea appearances, scoring an impressive 56 goals, including the decisive strike in the first Women’s FA Cup final to be held at Wembley Stadium, back in 2015.

“Last season, the midfielder made 30 appearances in all competitions, netting nine times.”