Chelsea Women have announced the signing of Melanie Leupolz from Bayern Munich, after agreeing pre-contract terms with the midfielder.
The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal which will see her remain in west London until 2023.
She will spend the remainder of the current season at Bayern before bringing the curtain down on a hugely successful six-year spell with the Frauen-Bundesliga giants.
Leupolz scored 19 goals in 122 appearances across all competitions for Bayern, and helped them win back-to-back titles in 2014-15 and 2015-16.
The Germany international will now look to play a key role in Chelsea's bid to regain the Women's Super League crown in England, with it likely she will slot straight into Emma Hayes' line-up.