Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz has penned a new deal with the club following the birth of her first child.
The 28-year-old welcomed a baby boy in October is beginning her re-integration into the first team. Leupolz hasn't featured for the Blues since December 2021 but has now extended her stay at Kingsmeadow until the summer of 2026.
The German international joined Chelsea from Bayern Munich ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, and helped the Blues win a league and cup double in her debut season, making 34 appearances and netting nine goals. She also played an instrumental role in the first half of the 2021/22 season, helping Chelsea triumph over Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
