Lucy Bronze: From Barcelona Glory to Chelsea Success and Euro 2025 Triumph
A Historic Achievement
Lucy Bronze, one of the finest right-backs in women’s football, has continued her remarkable journey with the England national team, playing a crucial role in the Lionesses’ successful defence of their European Championship title in 2025.
Recent Career Moves and Achievements
After her contract expired on 30 June 2024, Bronze made a significant move to Chelsea, signing a two-year contract. Her motivation was clear: she wanted to win the Champions League with an English team. Her impact at Chelsea was immediate and decisive, as she netted the winning goal against Manchester United on 30 April 2025, helping secure Chelsea’s sixth consecutive and eighth overall WSL title.
Euro 2025 Success
In a remarkable revelation following the Euro 2025 tournament, Bronze disclosed that she had played throughout the competition with a fractured tibia, earning special recognition from her teammates after the Sweden match. The final against Spain was particularly poignant for Bronze, who had previously played alongside many Spanish players during her Barcelona tenure. The match ended in England’s favour, with Bronze acknowledging that ‘it was meant for England’.
Professional Excellence
Bronze’s career has been marked by extraordinary achievements, including five UEFA Women’s Champions League titles – three with Lyon and two with Barcelona. She is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in women’s football history. Her status in the sport is reflected in her current salary, estimated at £350,000 per year as of 2025, which includes her club salary, bonuses, and endorsements.
Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
In March 2025, Bronze openly discussed her 2021 diagnosis with autism and ADHD. She has also demonstrated remarkable linguistic abilities, being fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Her language skills were particularly useful during her time at Barcelona, where she didn’t require an interpreter due to her knowledge of Portuguese and French.
Looking to the future, Bronze has expressed interest in administrative roles within football, similar to those in the FA and UEFA. She has specifically mentioned admiring the work of Baroness Sue Campbell, the FA head of women’s football, stating, ‘I want to help. I’ve played it, I know everything about it, and so many things could be done to change it’.
