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Another Chelsea goodbye! Melanie Leupolz follows Emma Hayes through exit as she completes Real Madrid transfer

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The German international, who joined the Blues from Bayern Munich in March 2020, became an integral part of Emma Hayes' side. The midfielder won multiple trophies with the English giants including four Women's Super League and three Women's FA Cup titles. The 30-year-old becomes Las Blancas' third signing this summer ahead of the 2024/25 season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The <a href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/leupolz-completes-transfer-to-real-madrid" target="_blank">official statement</a> from the club read, "Melanie Leupolz has departed Chelsea after four trophy-laden seasons and completed a move to Spanish club Real Madrid."

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID SAID

The reigning WSL champions have started to rebuild their squad under new manager Sonia Bompastor. They have already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-emma-hayes-barcelona-julia-bartel-free-transfer-lionesses-lucy-bronze/blt29798e4460be109d#cs40e5032f20c59213" target="_blank">roped in Julia Bartel on a free transfer from Barcelona</a> while Lionesses star <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionesses-star-lucy-bronze-sign-for-chelsea-free-transfer-barcelona-exit/bltcf1e29f0e51b3475#cs6af2a48379aa65b8" target="_blank">Lucy Bronze has been linked with a move</a> to the West London club after leaving the Catalan giants.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The WSL giants will be back in action once the new season kicks off across the weekend of September 21 and 22.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Another Chelsea goodbye! Melanie Leupolz follows Emma Hayes through exit as she completes Real Madrid transfer | Goal.com Uganda

Chelsea, on Wednesday, confirmed the departure of midfielder Melanie Leupolz who joins Real Madrid.