Sonia Bompastor: the new Chelsea manager replacing Emma Hayes
Chelsea have announced Sonia Bompastor as their new manager, replacing Emma Hayes who stepped down due to health reasons.
Bompastor, 42, has been in charge of Lyon since 2019, winning three consecutive Women's Champions League titles and five Division 1 Féminine titles.
She is a highly respected coach in the women's game and has a wealth of experience at the highest level.
One of Bompastor's first tasks will be to stop Manchester City's Bunny Shaw, who has been in scintillating form this season.
Shaw has scored 16 goals in 11 appearances for City this season, including a hat-trick against Chelsea in September.
Bompastor will need to find a way to nullify Shaw's threat if Chelsea are to challenge Manchester City for the Women's Super League title.
Bompastor has a wealth of experience in coaching and has proven herself to be an outstanding manager
She has won multiple trophies with Lyon and has a proven track record of success.
She is a highly respected coach in the women's game and has a wealth of experience at the highest level.
Here are some of Bompastor's achievements as a coach:
- Three consecutive Women's Champions League titles with Lyon
- Five Division 1 Féminine titles with Lyon
- Two Coupe de France Féminine titles with Lyon
- One Trophée des Championnes with Lyon
Bompastor is a highly respected coach in the women's game and has a wealth of experience at the highest level.
She is a proven winner and has a track record of success.
She is a great appointment for Chelsea and will be looking to continue the club's success in the years to come.
