Everton announced the signing of Norway national team captain Maren Mjelde, an important addition to their ranks as the 2025 season approaches. The 35-year-old comes back to the WSL after leaving Chelsea in May 2024, offering Everton loads of experience and already shown strong performances in English football. Everton are making a series of key signings in a bid to fortify their squad as Mjelde adds to the list.
Mjelde’s outstanding legacy at Chelsea
Maren Mjelde is a known face in the Women’s Super League. Having spent seven years at Chelsea, Mjelde left the club. In her stint at the club, Mjelde has been an integral part of Chelsea’s stranglehold on English women’s football. She guided Chelsea to six WSL titles. Along with this, Mjelde won the FA Cup four times in her career. With this success, Mjelde became a prominent and dependable player in the league.
Time in London proved versatility, leadership, and being able to be at high standards, capabilities which will undoubtedly serve her pretty well as she continues on at Everton.
Yearning to Meet New Tests at Everton
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Despite her fantastic career and all the successes at Chelsea, Mjelde was excited about the new challenges she would face at Everton under head coach Brian Sorensen. In an interview on her decision to join the club, she stated that she was passionate about football and wanted to continue developing as a player.
“I am always hungry for more, I love playing football and am happy to continue my journey here at Everton,” Mjelde told Everton. “Hopefully, I can contribute. Whether it’s through goals or simply by being the player I am, I want to do my best for the team to make Everton better and help them progress – that’s why I am here.”
Her hunger for success and commitment to improving Everton both on and off the pitch underscores her determination to make a lasting impact at her new club.
A Part of Everton’s Growing Strength
With Mjelde, Everton still has other moves in the building that will strengthen their squad for the season. While Everton has agreed on the signings of Kelly Gago, Martina Fernandez, Emma Watson, Hayley Ladd, and Louna Ribadeira among others, Everton’s squad is looking increasingly competitive with these fresh additions. To drive the team forward, Mjelde’s leadership will be key.
Excitement About Returning to the WSL
Before joining this, Mjelde spent the beginning of the season at her first professional club, Arna-Bjørnar in Norway. While grateful for her time there, Mjelde is excited to return to England and the highly competitive WSL.
“It is the best league in the world, it is so competitive and is getting better and better. I am really excited to be back in this league and to get going. I am ready,” Mjelde said. Her words reflect the growing reputation of the WSL as one of the top women’s football leagues globally, attracting some of the best talents from around the world.
Sorensen Praises Mjelde’s Leadership and Experience
Everton manager Brian Sorensen was quick to praise the leadership qualities and years of experience that Mjelde brings to the squad. A highly revered figure within and outside of the playing field, Mjelde’s influence is always very critical for Everton as it continues to develop the youth into a promising team.
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“She is a player that demands respect. She is a leader on and off the pitch and has invaluable experience,” Sorensen said. “She knows the Women’s Super League well and understands what it takes to win games in this division. She is a role model who will help the young players in our squad. We are delighted to have her on board.”
Her experience and leadership are going to make a big difference, especially to the younger players in the squad-they will learn much from her, mainly professionalism and leadership skills.
A Brighter Future for the club
Maren Mjelde’s signing for Everton will strengthen the team both in terms of experience and leadership, especially as the club needs such qualities to help it rise through the ranks. The balance between the established players and up-and-coming talent is crucial for the Women’s Super League team to pursue its ambition in the league. The arrival of Mjelde at Everton, coupled with the other new signings, is sure to promote the club, giving it much-needed strength and drive for its future ambitions.
As Mjelde throws herself into this thrilling new chapter with Everton, her unrivaled experience and winning mentality will be at the heart of how she will help the club deliver its goals and progress in one of the toughest leagues in women’s football.
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