Summer signing Sandy Baltimore arrived in London from Paris St-Germain with bags of experience in the French league and in Europe.
But few could have predicted just how impressive the 25-year-old’s debut season at Chelsea would be.
Having played as a forward at PSG, Bompastor raised eyebrows when she played Baltimore as a left wing-back.
That didn’t faze Baltimore though, who went on to make 14 appearances, starting 13 and contributing to four goals in her last four games in the WSL.
She told BBC Sport in January: “I have more responsibility defensively. I love football so that’s fine, I will play anywhere.
“I am known for my attacking. I love to break forward, to dribble and to make runs towards their goal. But I am enjoying it because it’s football.”
Baltimore’s impressive form and consistency kept England left-back Niamh Charles out of the team.
“She can defend well, but can also help the team move forward to create opportunities in the box. It’s really nice to have a player like her,” said Bompastor.
“I know different players are competing for that left-back position, but for me, she’s really performing and helping the team.
“She is having success and it’s not just in the last few weeks, it was almost from the beginning of the season.”
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