Bartel joined the Blues from Barcelona in the summer of 2024 and made her Chelsea debut in October that year, coming on as a second-half substitute against Twente in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage, before featuring against Celtic in the same competition.

Bartel embarked on a loan move to Liverpool during the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, featuring in seven matches in all competitions.

The midfielder then spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid, making 42 appearances in all competitions for Las Rojiblancas as they finished fifth in Liga F.

Everyone at Chelsea would like to thank Julia and we wish her well during the next chapter of her career.