Bompastor Replaces Hayes At Chelsea

By: Gyang Dakwo

Sonia Bompastor has been confirmed as Chelsea Women’s new head coach, signing a four-year deal.

The 43-year-old, who replaces Emma Hayes, joins Chelsea from Lyon after three years in charge at the French club where she won seven trophies, including three French league tiles and the Women’s Champions League in 2022.

Bompastor won her third Division 1 Feminine in the 2023/24 season, but lost in Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona.

Chelsea had a shortlist of four people to fill the head coach vacancy while reports indicated Bompastor was always the preferred candidate and Lyon were due compensation, as she had another year left on her contract

Chelsea general manager Paul Green said: “The sporting directors and I conducted a thorough and considered recruitment process to identify Emma’s successor.

“Sonia’s vision, coaching philosophy and winning mentality made her the outstanding candidate. She is a world-class coach with a proven track record of success on the biggest stages that will instantly command respect from the dressing room.”

Former Head Coach, Hayes, who has joined the United States women’s national team, left Chelsea after securing a record fifth Women’s Super League title in a row.