Chelsea Women have unveiled Sonia Bompastor as their new coach.
The 43-year-old succeeds Emma Hayes, who for 12 years led the Blues to 14 first trophies, adding a fifth consecutive league title on the final day of the just-concluded campaign. She left as head coach of the United States.
Bompastor, who won seven trophies in his three years at Lyon, will take up his new role on July 1.
She said: “I’m incredibly grateful to be joining Chelsea Football Club as head coach of the women’s team. It is an establishment in English football. I will give everything in this new assignment to fulfill the ambitions of the club, the players.
“I look forward to living up to Emma’s legacy and continuing the work that has been done over the past few years. Let the adventure begin.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, added: “Sonia is the best candidate to build on Emma’s legacy and propel the team forward.
“She brings a wealth of experience, control gained at the highest levels and victories as a player and coach. Its philosophy and values fit with those of Chelsea Football Club. We are all eager to have it on board.