Chelsea can confirm Lucy Watson has left the club upon the expiry of her contract.

The 21-year-old joined us in 2022 from Sheffield United, and since then has spent loan spells at Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Ipswich Town.

Last season, she struggled with injury during her loan with the Saints in the first half of the campaign, making only two appearances. Watson then joined the Ipswich in January and featured ten times as they secured promotion to what will now be the Women's Super League 2.

Everyone at Chelsea wants to thank Lucy for her efforts and wish her all the best with her career.