Sophie Ingle and Izzy Christiansen have signed new contracts with Chelsea and Everton respectively.
Sophie Ingle and Izzy Christiansen sign new contracts
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– Sophie Ingle (@ sophieingle01) February 12, 2021
Both in their second spells in clubs
The two players signed new two-and-a-half-year agreements to commit to their future with their respective clubs until 2023.
Ingle is currently in his second period with the Blues after joining the squad following his departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2018.
The 29-year-old was part of the Chelsea squad that finished third in the Women’s Super League in 2018/19, before claiming the title the following season, with the Blues securing first place in points per game.
The Wales captain recently passed the 100 appearances milestone for the West London club and saw her goal against Arsenal in November 2020 nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskas award.
She told chelseafc.com: “When I came here many years ago we were semi-professional.
“I used to drive here two, three times a week to train at night and then come and play on the weekends.
“We didn’t have the facilities we currently have. From Emma [Hayes] came, she pushed year after year to advance this football club and this women’s team.
Christiansen improved Everton standards
✍️ | We are delighted to announce that @ IzzyChr17 has signed a new two and a half year contract with #EFC.
– Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) 11 février 2021
Meanwhile, Christiansen is also in his second period with the Toffees after returning to Merseyside in December 2019.
The 29-year-old has previously had spells with Birmingham City, Manchester City and Lyon, winning two league titles in France and helping the French side advance to the Women’s Champions League final.
Willie Kirk, director of Everton, told evertonfc.com: “From day one she has improved our standards.
“She started off her time slowly after suffering a few big injuries almost immediately, but since returning to the pitch it was clear to all to see her unmistakable quality.
“She’s technically fantastic, physically in great shape and, tactically, way ahead of most players.
“Izzy will be essential to the success we try to bring to the club.”
Christiansen has scored four goals in 12 Women’s Super League appearances for the Toffees to date and was part of the squad that reached the 2020 FA Cup final.
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