Chelsea are finalizing a deal to bring attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni to the club from Barcelona. The 19-year-old talent has spent the previous two seasons gaining experience on loan at Roma, a period during which Chelsea monitored her development closely. Having moved to Barcelona in 2023 following her time at the Inter Milan youth academy, Dragoni has already established herself as a consistent international presence, earning 24 caps for Italy since her debut at age 16. Furthermore, she brings valuable Women’s Champions League experience from her stint at Roma.
Chelsea’s interest is driven by Dragoni’s tactical flexibility, specifically her capacity to perform effectively in various attacking roles and midfield positions. As the club aims to reclaim the Women’s Super League trophy from defending champions Manchester City, Dragoni is expected to become their fourth acquisition of the summer transfer window.
