Chelsea Women have secured the services of promising teenage forward Rachael Adedini, handing the 17-year-old her first professional contract.
Adedini, a France youth international of Nigerian descent, joins the Women’s Super League side from Manchester City’s academy. She previously spent time with Manchester United and several clubs in France.
Born in Le Havre, France, the young attacker has established herself as one of the country’s exciting prospects, thanks to her versatility and impressive goalscoring ability.
She can operate as a central striker or on either flank, giving Chelsea additional attacking options as they continue to strengthen their squad for the future.
Adedini has also enjoyed considerable success with France’s youth teams, recording 24 appearances for the Under-17 side and featuring at Under-19 level.
Her most notable achievement came at the UEFA Women’s Under-17 European Championship, where she scored nine goals across three consecutive tournaments to become the competition’s leading scorer.
Her performances saw her equal the tournament’s all-time goalscoring record and win the Golden Boot after helping France reach the 2026 final.
Reacting to her move to Chelsea, Adedini expressed her delight at joining the club, saying she was “very happy” and “grateful” for the opportunity.
She also revealed that her brother is a big supporter of Chelsea, making the transfer particularly special for her and her family.
The London club welcomed the young forward and will now look to support her development as she begins her professional career in the Women’s Super League.
Adedini’s arrival represents a significant step in her football journey, with Chelsea hoping the highly rated teenager can build on her impressive performances at youth international level and fulfil her potential in the years ahead.
