Jones joins on loan.

Bristol City have signed Vera Jones from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

The 17-year-old midfielder joined Chelsea in the summer of 2024 after featuring for Barry Town’s Boy’s academy side for most of her youth career and signed her first professional contract in March.

After making her debut for England Under-17s in 2023, Jones featured at the U17 Women’s European Championships in 2024 before being a part of the Under-17 World Cup in the same year.

On signing for City, Jones spoke of her excitement. She said: “I am very grateful to be at such a special club and in a real football city.

The ambitions at the club were very appealing to me and I want to do everything I can to help us reach those goals.”

Head Coach Charlotte Healy added: “We’re really excited to have Vera with us for the season.

“She’s an exciting young player and we’re pleased she’ll be able to continue her development with us while also being a valuable part of our squad.”