Rachael Adedini, a French youth international, has signed her first professional contract with Chelsea Women.
Adedini is a versatile forward who made over 20 appearances for France Under-17s and has gone on to play for the Under-18 and Under-19 sides.
She played in three consecutive Women’s Under-17 European Championships and is the joint all-time top scorer with nine goals.
In the 2026 WU17 Euro, Adedini helped her country reach the final and claimed the Golden Boot, as well as making the Team of the Tournament.
Her youth career included spells at the academies of Manchester United and Manchester City.
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