Chelsea Women have signed 21-year-old Spanish defender Alejandra Bernabe from Atletico Madrid on a three-year deal.
The full-back will spend the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Real Sociedad.
Manager Emma Hayes said: "Alejandra has a fantastic left foot and it’s very difficult to find players of her ability who can progress the ball up the pitch on the dribble.
"We know she can become a top left-sided player in the future and we’re excited to watch her develop and grow."
