Liverpool FC Women have secured the loan signing of midfielder Julia Bartel, who will remain with the club until the conclusion of the season. The Spanish U23 international arrives from Chelsea, having joined the London club from Barcelona last summer.
The 20-year-old has experience with Barcelona’s first team and shone on the international stage with Spain. She played a pivotal role in Spain’s U20 World Cup triumph in 2022, featuring in every match of the tournament.
Bartel expressed her excitement about the move, saying:
“I’m very happy to be here in Liverpool in a big club and I’m looking forward to starting. I think Liverpool is one of the big teams in this league, and I think the style of play of this club can be great for me. I’m so excited to start the season here.
“It’s been a change in my career in a new country, but I’m happy here. It’s a new league, a different league from Spain, and I think I’m adapting here.”
When asked about her playing style and what fans can expect, Bartel said:
“I’m a player who wants to have the ball, an assertive player, and I want to give these things to a team.I want to enjoy the training and matches with the team, to help, and to win as many matches as possible with this team.”
Liverpool Women’s manager Matt Beard praised Bartel’s abilities, saying:
“Julia is a very gifted player technically who can pass off both feet. Having been educated in the Barcelona Academy and playing with Barcelona, we’re gaining a very tactically astute player. She’ll definitely add something different to our midfield. We’re really excited to have her here.”
