Chelsea’s Bartel Closes In on Juventus Move

8 Jul 2026

Chelsea midfielder Bartel is closing in on a move to Juventus, with the Italian club set to add a young player with technical quality and development potential. The transfer would continue Chelsea’s pattern of reshaping squad pathways across the women’s game. For Bartel, Juventus could offer a clearer route to minutes and responsibility. Chelsea have a deep squad, so moves like this can make sense when a player needs a new environment to accelerate growth.