Hannah Hampton: Chelsea goalkeeper signs new two-year contract to extend stay at Stamford Bridge

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England No 1 goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year deal to keep her at Chelsea until 2028.

Hampton's contract had expired at the end of June, making her a free agent, but the 25-year-old has now agreed to extend her stay.

Since signing for the Blues from Aston Villa in 2023, Hampton has won five trophies, as well as helping England to retain their European Championship crown last summer.

She also won the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2025, recognising her among the best goalkeepers in the world.

"I'm really happy," Hampton said. "Chelsea have always been my dream club to play for in England so to be able to extend for another two years is a proud moment.

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"When I moved to London from the Midlands, it was my first time moving away from home and everyone at Chelsea made it feel like a home away from home and somewhere I have been able to grow not only as a player but as a person.

"I don't want that journey to stop and I want to continue to grow more and learn more as a person.

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"I know there is so much more I can achieve and so much more as a team we can achieve. I am going to do everything I can to help Chelsea get back to being as successful as we have been in the past."

Hampton kept seven clean sheets for Chelsea last season, the joint-most in the Women's Super League, as Sonia Bompastor's side finished third behind Arsenal and champions Man City.

She played a pivotal role in the Blues' domestic treble campaign the year before and won the Golden Glove award in consecutive years.

Analysis: Hampton's deal important for stability at changeable Chelsea

Hampton will be a vital part of Chelsea's pursuit of trophies next season

Image: Hampton will be a vital part of Chelsea's pursuit of trophies next season

Sky Sports' Laura Hunter:

Chelsea's period of flux has coincided with plenty of big-name, high-profile players exiting the club. Uncertainty over Hannah Hampton's future pointed towards her being next. But finally, the news of a deal will be welcomed by fans.

Hampton isn't the sort Chelsea could afford to lose. Her quality has never been called into question and she remains the perfect age and profile of goalkeeper to continue to thrive at the WSL's most successful club.

Clearly the burden of last year's trophy failure has weighed heavy on those who have been around the place a while. "Get back to being successful" was the line that struck me most from Hampton's comments on why she's re-signed.

It'll be interesting to understand what is defined as success at Chelsea next season. Essentially, how the goalposts might have changed after such a humbling year, knocked off their perch by Man City and overtaken by Arsenal, too. It will not be an easy task to wrestle back initiative.

Nevertheless, Hampton's signature is a big tick in the box and clears up any doubt about her position being under threat.