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title: "Julia Bartel Nears Juventus Transfer After Struggling At Chelsea"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2026-07-07T20:34:13Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T18:21:38Z"
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# Julia Bartel Nears Juventus Transfer After Struggling At Chelsea

**Chelsea midfielder Julia Bartel is closing in on a summer move to Juventus after struggling to secure a regular first-team role.**

The Spain youth international joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024 on a deal until 2027. She arrived with a strong reputation after developing in one of Europe’s best academy systems.

[Bartel made only two Chelsea appearances before joining Atletico Madrid on loan](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/julia-bartel-leaves-on-loan), with both outings coming in the Women’s Champions League.

The 22-year-old had also spent the second half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Liverpool. Her move to Atletico then gave her a more regular platform in Spain.

Bartel made 43 appearances during her spell in Madrid and scored six goals. She also started 15 Liga F matches.

> 🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea midfielder Julia Bartel is closing in on a move to Italian club Juventus this summer. \
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> — ChelseaReport (@chelsreport\_) [July 7, 2026](https://x.com/chelsreport_/status/2074533933388100053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Juventus Move Offers Clearer Route

Juventus are expected to finalise a deal in the coming days as they reshape their midfield.

The Italian club need a replacement after Lia Walti joined Brighton earlier this month. Bartel would give them a young technical option with Champions League and Liga F experience.

For Chelsea, the likely exit reflects the depth of the current squad. Sonia Bompastor has a strong midfield group, and Bartel’s route to regular minutes has remained narrow.

[ReadChelsea recently covered](https://readchelsea.com/2026/07/07/dante-waite-chelsea-first-professional-contract/) another development decision at Cobham after Dante Waite signed his first professional contract. Bartel’s situation sits at the other end of the pathway, with a permanent move now looking more useful than another loan.

Chelsea signed Bartel as a high-upside midfielder. Juventus now look set to offer the minutes and status she could not secure in west London.