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Chelsea Rumoured to Appoint Sonia Bompastor as New Manager

Chelsea Eye Lyon Manager to Replace Emma Hayes

Sonia Bompastor Reportedly Offered Contract

Chelsea Women are reportedly in advanced talks to appoint Lyon Women manager Sonia Bompastor as their new manager. The Frenchwoman is said to have reached an agreement to replace Emma Hayes, who stepped down from her role last month.

Bompastor has enjoyed great success with Lyon, leading the team to five consecutive Champions League titles. She is widely regarded as one of the best women's football managers in the world and would be a major coup for Chelsea.

Chelsea have been searching for a new manager since Hayes' departure. The club produced a stunning performance at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final, but they are keen to appoint a permanent manager as soon as possible.

Lyon are expected to allow Bompastor to discuss a potential move to Chelsea. However, it is understood that the French club will demand a significant compensation package if they are to release their manager.

Talks between Chelsea and Lyon are ongoing, and an announcement on Bompastor's appointment could be made in the coming days.