Jamie-Lee Napier leaves Hibs for Chelsea

SWPL player of the year Jamie-Lee Napier has left Hibs to
join Chelsea.

The 19-year-old midfielder signed for Hibs from Celtic in
January 2018 and helped them win two SWPL Cups, the Scottish Cup, and reach the
last 32 of this season’s Women’s Champions League.

24th November 2019 – Jamie-Lee Napier celebrates after scoring for Hibs during the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup Final between Glasgow City and Hibs Ladies at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh on Sunday 24th November 2019. PHOTO North Edinburgh Community News

She has been in superb form this season, scoring an
incredible 22 goals in 33 games..

“It feels amazing to be a Chelsea player and I’m
delighted to sign my first professional contract,” she told Chelsea’s
website.

“From a young girl, it’s been a dream and an aspiration
of mine, so I’m delighted that I’ve finally done it with such a successful club
like Chelsea.”

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was “delighted” to sign Napier, who could make her debut against Reading in the Women’s Super League on 5 January 2020.

“She is a really bright prospect,” she said. “Her personality, her hard-working spirit and quality will add something to our squad. She is one we have identified for the future.”

All photos courtesy of North Edinburgh Community News