Chelsea signs Swiss goalkeeper Livia Peng - a dream comes true!

Chelsea signs Swiss goalkeeper Livia Peng - a dream comes true!

There are exciting news in the transfer business of women's football leagues: Chelsea has secured the Swiss goalkeeper Livia Peng. The change from Werder Bremen is perfect and ensures a fresh wind in the team of women's football champions. Livia Peng not only brings talent, but also an impressive career that officially begins on July 1, 2025 after signing a four -year contract. Chelsea, as the title candidate in the Women’s Super League, is well positioned to challenge the competition.

PENG, who is only 23 years old, is considered a great hopeful. In Chelsea she will fight for the number one position with Hannah Hampton. She already feels comfortable in her new club. "It is a childhood dream of playing for Chelsea," she said with joy. The club is regarded by it as a "big club" who strives for titles - a goal that she also wears in the heart.

successful career and exciting challenges

The Livia Peng career is already impressive. She started at FC Zurich, where she made her debut at the age of 17 and won the double from league and cup with the 2019 and 2022 club. They made their achievements the first goalkeeper at Werder Bremen, where she played almost continuously last season and helped to achieve the DFB Cup final. This was the first time in the club's history of the Bremen women.

Another highlight was the semi -finals against Hamburg, which took place in front of 57,000 spectators - a new record audience for a women's game in Germany. At the international level, she was first nominated for the Swiss A national team in 2020 and was part of the squad for the UEFA European Women's Championship 2022 and the World Cup 2023. In a total of seven missions for her home country, she was already able to gain valuable experience.

a new chapter for Chelsea and the Women’s Super League

Peng's commitment is not only a win for Chelsea, but could also enliven the entire Women’s Super League. Paul Green, head of women's football at Chelsea, praises her as a proactive and athletic player who brings a breath of fresh air and competitive pressure. After all, it is important to secure a place among the best players and ultimately the trophies.

The developments on the transfer market are also interesting in the overall view of the league. While Chelsea strengthens its rows, Sophia Winkler from SGS Essen is drawn to Eintracht Frankfurt, for example. Winkler, after a strong season, also sees her change as an opportunity for further development in a "top club" with large ambitions. Such changes show that the competition in the league is growing steadily and the tension could increase even further.

For Chelsea and Livia Peng it is now time to prepare for the new season and pursue great goals together. We are excited to see what the future in the Women’s Super League has for you.