Known for her creativity and composure in midfield, Blanchard initially joined Palace in the summer of 2022 and soon became a key player for the Eagles, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists during our 2023/24 Women’s Championship-winning season.

Such contributions were instrumental in securing our promotion to the top-flight, where she went on to score the club’s first-ever goal – netting twice in our first-ever win – in the Barclays Women's Super League, away at Leicester City.

After making 72 competitive appearances for the club, Blanchard will now continue her journey alongside Palace's as we bid to make an immediate return to the WSL.

Manager Jo Potter said: “We are thrilled to have Annabel, a player who has already achieved plenty at this club, back at Crystal Palace.

"She

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