Bompastor Embraces Challenge Of Succeeding Hayes At Chelsea FC Women

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Sonia Bompastor expressed her enthusiasm for the challenge of succeeding Emma Hayes at Chelsea. Hayes, who recently won Olympic gold with the United States, left Chelsea after a successful 12-year tenure. During her time, she secured seven Women's Super League titles, including the last five consecutively, along with five Women's FA Cups and two Women's League Cups.

Bompastor, who previously managed Lyon for three years and won three league titles and a Champions League, is eager to continue Hayes' legacy. "I just feel a lucky manager to have this opportunity to build from Emma and have this opportunity to show who I am as a manager but also as a person," Bompastor said in her first Chelsea press conference. "I already told everyone that we are here to win every single title, every single game, so this is why I came. I like the pressure."

When discussing her ambitions with Chelsea's sporting directors, Bompastor highlighted the importance of winning the Champions League. She believes that the club has the necessary quality to achieve this goal. Hayes had come close to winning the Champions League with Chelsea but fell short in the 2020-21 season against Barcelona.

With an eye on European success this season, Chelsea has already signed Lucy Bronze and Sandy Baltimore. However, Bompastor is keen on bringing in more players to strengthen the squad further. "You know how competitive the league is here, maybe one of the most competitive in the world, so it's so difficult for an English team to perform in every game," she added.

Bompastor emphasised the need for both quality and quantity in the squad to ensure consistent performance throughout the season. "I'll make sure we have the good numbers and the quality to perform in every game," she stated.

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Bompastor's appointment marks a new chapter for Chelsea Women as they aim for continued domestic dominance and European glory. Her experience at Lyon will be invaluable as she navigates one of the most competitive leagues in women's football.

The new manager's commitment to winning every title and game reflects her determination to uphold Chelsea's high standards. Fans eagerly await how Bompastor will shape the team's future while building on Hayes' remarkable achievements.