Hampton ends exit speculation by signing new Chelsea deal

Hannah Hampton: Chelsea goalkeeper signs new two-year contract to extend stay at Stamford Bridge Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year deal at Chelsea; the England international's contract had expired at the end of June, technically rendering her a free agent; the confirmation ends any speculation over an exit this summer Tuesday 28 July 2026 13:00, UK England No 1 goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year deal to keep her at Chelsea until 2028. Hampton's contract had expired at the end of June, making her a free agent, but the 25-year-old has now agreed to extend her stay. Since signing for the Blues from Aston Villa in 2023, Hampton has won five trophies, as well as helping England to retain their European Championship crown last summer. - Transfer Centre LIVE! | WSL latest news and transfers - Got Sky? Watch WSL games LIVE on your phone📱 - Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 She also won the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2025, recognising her among the best goalkeepers in the world. "I'm really happy," Hampton said. "Chelsea have always been my dream club to play for in England so to be able to extend for another two years is a proud moment. "When I moved to London from the Midlands, it was my first time moving away from home and everyone at Chelsea made it feel like a home away from home and somewhere I have been able to grow not only as a player but as a person. "I don't want that journey to stop and I want to continue to grow more and learn more as a person. "I know there is so much more I can achieve and so much more as a team we can achieve. I am going to do everything I can to help Chelsea get back to being as successful as we have been in the past." Hampton kept seven clean sheets for Chelsea last season, the joint-most in the Women's Super League, as Sonia Bompastor's side finished in third place behind Women's Super League champions Man City. She played a pivotal role in the Blues' domestic treble campaign the year before and won the Golden Glove award in consecutive years, while she was also part of the Lionesses squad that won Euro 2022 and then reached the 2023 Women's World Cup final.