Chelsea sign USA's Thompson for club record fee

Chelsea have signed USA forward Alyssa Thompson for a club record fee.

The 20-year-old joins from Angel City on a five-year contract.

Sources at Chelsea say the fee is worth just under £1m.

"Chelsea is such an amazing club, one of the best in the world," Thompson said.

"Being able to play with players that are the best in the world is an amazing opportunity at such a young age, and I want to learn, grow and develop a lot.

"I feel like Chelsea is such an amazing environment to do that in."