The Australian international has won multiple domestic honours and two Women’s Champions League titles with Lyon, and has already participated at three Olympic Games and two World Cups with the Matildas.

Yet there’s a lot more to our new signing than what she has achieved on the pitch. As we sit down to chat after her first week of training at Cobham, it’s clear she has brought a lively personality and vibrant outlook to the group.

‘I'm quite a bubbly person, so I'm quite easy to get along with and have a little laugh,’ she grins. ‘I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I feel like I've been here longer than a week. Everything feels normal already, and I feel at home.

‘Everyone has been so welcoming, the staff and the players. I'm enjoying the sessions; it's a great environment to work in, and it will bring the best out of me. It’s all very positive, and I’m excited to see more.’

The first day of training presented our players with interesting challenges, including a drill in which a pair had to keep the ball in the air before passing it into a bin. Carpenter linked up with Naomi Girma, and the two stars couldn’t hide their delight when they completed the challenge.

The right-back frequently mentions the atmosphere at Chelsea being ‘high-vibe’, and her personality lends itself to the environment. While she has been enjoying some light-hearted moments, it’s clear that she is also laser-focused on winning.

‘All the players are so nice,’ continued Carpenter. ‘I know Catarina [Macario] and Kadeisha [Buchanan] from Lyon. I know Naomi [Girma] through mutual friends. It’s great to have new teammates and create relationships with them. They're around my age as well. We’re on the same wavelength, and it’s great to be finding my people.

‘I didn't know what I was expecting when I was coming in. I just kept a very open mind, and it’s been a clean slate. Coming in here has exceeded my expectations. I feel like I understand why this club has been successful, because the environment's so great to be around and there’s a very good vibe. I could feel that as soon as I came in.’

Carpenter left Australia before she was 18, joining the Portland Thorns in the NWSL. She has since spent five years at Lyon and learned to speak French along the way.

Now, she has quickly settled into life in London and has immediately discovered the best spots for coffee and brunch, having approached another major move with her infectious positivity.

‘I've only been to London a couple of times, for weekend trips, she says. ‘I'm living a bit on the outskirts, so it's a little treat to get the train into the city. There's always something to do in London. I love big cities, but I also love the quiet life, so I feel I get the best of both worlds here.

‘There's a lot to explore, a lot of good coffee shops and brunch places too. I'm a big brunch girl! I feel like there are endless things to do. It's another amazing city to explore. I’m grateful to be living here. I’m enjoying being able to speak English too.’

With just over four weeks to go until our season opener against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, Carpenter is raring to go and already looking ahead to making her Blues debut.

She thrives in big occasions like these, bringing her ‘high vibe’ to the high-profile matches.

‘It’s so exciting looking ahead to the first game,’ she says with a beaming smile. ‘It's at Stamford Bridge and against a big team, so it brings that exciting feeling when you want to start the season off with a win.

‘I think it's great to come up against a good team to see where you're at, and to hit the ground running. The girls talk about when they play at the Bridge, so I’m excited to experience my first game there and experience what the crowd is like.

‘I’ve played against Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge, and the crowd was amazing, so it would be nice to be on the other side of that and be supported by those fans. It's a massive lift when you're walking out to a full stadium, it's a real buzz. The big games make you feel good; they are why you play football in the first place.

‘When the crowd is loud, you’re not hearing your thoughts as much in your head, you’re in the moment, and if you make a good tackle or a good run, then everyone's up and cheering. It gives you momentum.’

And momentum is exactly what Chelsea need as we look to build upon last season’s domestic Treble-winning success.

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