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Ellie Carpenter made his Australia senior debut at the age of 15 Women's Super League champions Chelsea have signed Australia defender Ellie Carpenter from Lyon on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Carpenter, 25, played for Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor at Lyon and leaves after five years with the club, having won the Champions League in 2019-20 and 2021-22. "I'm very proud to join such a big club, one of the biggest in women's football, " said Carpenter. "Chelsea have enjoyed so much success in England and I'm delighted to now be a part of it. " Chelsea, who also won the FA Cup and the League Cup in 2024-25, announced Carpenter's signing the day after Canada's Ashley Lawrence, 30, signed for Lyon from the Blues. Carpenter, who has 87 international caps, is vastly experienced, having made her senior Australia debut at the age of just 15. Aged 16, she became the youngest woman to ever play football at the Olympics at Rio 2016. Her career also includes a spell in the United States for Portland Thorns. As well as two Champions League successes, Carpenter won the league four times with Lyon. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Jaiswal nears another century as India make England toil Wimbledon day three - follow live Joao Pedro joins Chelsea in time for Club World Cup last eight - why so many forwards? A sinister drama inspired by a complex criminal case Maisie and Suzi's guide to the 2025 Women's Euros Zara Mc Dermott's investigation into modern stalking The inside story of the CIA continues Don't call him Oliver - the British qualifier aiming to stun Alcaraz Like Nadal, why does 'leftie' Draper have an advantage? Video Like Nadal, why does 'leftie' Draper have an advantage? 'England face questions after bump back down to earth' Why is Alcaraz not world number one? Video Why is Alcaraz not world number one? Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon. Video'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon 'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am' 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling What are main questions facing England before Euros? A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.