Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension

BBC Sport Monday 17 August 2026, 08:06 UTC 1 min read

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England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.

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