Chelsea's Bartel closing in on move to Juventus

Chelsea's Bartel closing in on move to JuventusImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Julia Bartel joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024ByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished1 minute agoChelsea midfielder Julia Bartel is closing in on a move to Italian club Juventus this summer.The Spain youth international joined Chelsea from Barcelona in July 2024, signing a three-year deal, with an option to extend for an additional year.However, the 22-year-old has struggled to cement her place at Chelsea, making just two appearances in two years.She spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid following a six-month spell at Liverpool in 2025.During her time in Spain, she notched up 43 appearances, scoring six goals and started 15 of their Liga F matches. Bartel is expected to finalise a move to Juventus in the next few days, helping them replace midfielder Lia Walti, who joined Brighton earlier this month.Juventus finished third in Serie A last season and were knocked out of the Women's Champions League knockout stage play-offs by Wolfsburg.Find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feedRelated topicsWomen's FootballFootballWomen's Super LeagueMore on this storyGet the latest WSL news on our dedicated page