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Chelsea have signed 18-year-old defender Veerle Buurman from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year deal and loaned her back to the Dutch club for the 2024-25 campaign. Buurman has come through the Netherlands youth ranks and earned her first senior call-up in recent European Championship qualifiers. She joins the Women's Super League champions after impressing in her 14 appearances for PSV in the Vrouwen Eredivisie last season. "This is the perfect step for my career, " Buurman said. "Chelsea's vision for my development aligns perfectly with my own. "Chelsea is a top club and the reigning champion of England. I feel honoured that such a big club has come forward at this stage. However, I'm happy to spend another year at PSV, continuing to develop at the highest level in the Netherlands. " Chelsea's general manager Paul Green added: "We’re really pleased to bring Veerle to the club. "She is a left-sided centre-back that we have watched come through the ranks at PSV and the young Dutch national teams. She did well last season coming into the PSV first team and indeed earning her first senior national team call-up. " US claim record four-point Solheim Cup lead over Europe Livingstone downs Australia as England level T20 series Premier League rivals want to see us punished - Guardiola The hit Australian comedy is back! Watch the brand new series on BBC i Player Why do people do bad things? Dr Julia Shaw and Amber Haque delve into true crime stories to investigate Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie star in a tense thriller A stylish thriller with an all-star cast including Academy Award winner, Olivia Colman Review the week's biggest PR disasters and successes Go inside the world of crisis managers and spin doctors with David Yelland and Simon Lewis Brilliant batting leads England to victory against Australia. Video Brilliant batting leads England to victory against Australia Korda shines as USA take big Solheim Cup lead over Europe. Video Korda shines as USA take big Solheim Cup lead over Europe Pochettino targets World Cup win and praises 'best coach in world' Hayes World number one v world champions - a special rivalry Australia offer extra funding for Glasgow 2026 bid Water sports warn of 'existential threat' to UK waters Mc Gregor's heir & historic trilogy - inside UFC's $20m Sphere 'You're picking a Spurs player, not even for his ability? !' Video'You're picking a Spurs player, not even for his ability? !' Impressing Lara & golf with Sobers - England new boy Bethell 'It was like a non-league team asking Man Utd for a match' 'Sport's trial of the century to begin': Premier League v Man City on 115 charges Farmers and students star in China's viral new football league This derby is bigger for Arsenal than Tottenham – Fabregas. Video This derby is bigger for Arsenal than Tottenham – Fabregas Haas drive 'a step towards' dream F1 world championship - Bearman. Video Haas drive 'a step towards' dream F1 world championship - Bearman How 'Slotball' varies from Klopp's rock 'n' roll Going strong at 37 - the FA Cup record breaker who faced Man Utd in final Time to talk about Bruno - FPL tips & team of the week How Palace can build on 'most successful' transfer window The slow death of the screamer Chelsea ownership rift exposed and explained © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.