Chelsea signs Japanese midfielder Matsukubo
Chelsea have signed Japanese midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage on a five-year deal, looking to strengthen the squad.
Chelsea have officially signed Japanese international midfielder Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year deal. This 21-year-old player joined Chelsea from the North Carolina Courage team in the US National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). During her time with North Carolina, Matsukubo scored 19 goals and had 10 assists in 58 matches, and was named the best midfielder in the NWSL in 2025. She shared: "I am very excited to join Chelsea, a club with a rich history. Chelsea has a glorious history and has had outstanding achievements in football, so I cannot miss this opportunity. I want to help continue the winning tradition. club's success in the years to come."
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