Last season’s FA WSL 1 runners-up Chelsea Ladies have signed Millie Bright from Doncaster Rovers Belles.
The 21-year-old was shortlisted for the FA WSL 2 Player of the Year award, having starred for the Belles as they narrowly missed out on promotion.
Bright joined Doncaster from the Sheffield United Centre of Excellence in 2009, and she has progressed through the England youth ranks to Under-23 level.
Millie Bright factfile
DOB: 21/08/1993
England U23 caps: 4
England U19 caps: 5
She said: “It is great to be signing for this club and I am ready for the step up. I wanted to be back in FA WSL 1 and to be here with so many great role models and players is fantastic.
“The standard was good in FA WSL 2 last season but I felt I needed the step up to move my career forward and I am excited to get going now.
“It is an honour to be here and I am just looking forward to the start of training and working with top players on a daily basis.”
Bright mainly turned out in midfield last season but started her career as a striker and has also been used as a centre back.
Chelsea Ladies’ assistant manager Paul Green signed Bright during his time at Doncaster and is delighted to be reunited with her.
He said: “Millie is a player that I’ve had the pleasure of working with before and I’m delighted that she has decided to join the club.
“Millie is a great character and a young player who is hungry to develop and improve her game. She has a lot of experience for a 21-year-old and has already played a lot of games in The FA WSL and knows what the league is all about.
“She will add strength and physicality to the squad and I’m sure that she will prove to be a good addition to this talented group of players as we look to build on last season’s achievements.”
Bright is Chelsea’s second signing of the close season, having added Gemma Davison to their squad last month.
Chelsea Ladies also confirmed Emma Wilhelmsson has left the club.
The defender signed for the Blues earlier this year having impressed on trial during the International Women’s Club Championship in Japan.
The Swedish defender helped Chelsea finish second in FA WSL 1 and qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
