It’s the James double for Chelsea! Manchester United striker Lauren completes her move to west London in a WSL record £200,000 deal… uniting her with brother Reece after partying with him on the pitch after Champions League triumph in Porto
- Lauren James has officially completed her record-breaking transfer to Chelsea
- James, sister of Chelsea full back Reece, agreed terms and underwent a medical
- The £200,000 fee is now the record between two Women’s Super League clubs
Lauren James has completed her record-breaking move to Chelsea.
The Manchester United striker has joined the Stamford Bridge club in a move worth up to £200,000 – a record between two Women’s Super League clubs.
James, sister of England and Chelsea right-back Reece, has already agreed personal terms and completed her medical.
Lauren James has completed her record-breaking move to Chelsea from Manchester United
James has united with her brother Reece at Stamford Bridge (above: the pair partying in Porto)
Sportsmail understands the England international’s move was overseen by her father Nigel James, her agent Sam Stapleton and renowned sports lawyer Udo Onwere.
The 19-year-old had been a long-term target for the WSL champions, as reported by Sportsmail earlier this month, and negotiations have now drawn to a close.
James scored a goal-of-the-season contender against Chelsea in a 2-1 defeat for United at Kingsmeadow last season, but she largely found her game time limited due to a number of injury problems.
James has joined Chelsea in a deal worth up to £200,000 – a record between two WSL clubs
James joined United from Arsenal in 2017 aged just 16 and has been a regular goalscorer during her time in Manchester.
She has represented England at youth level and was called up to the senior team by former boss Phil Neville in last year – but is still to make her senior debut.
More to follow.
