Chelsea FC Women scripted history by signing US international defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave FC for a record-breaking transfer fee. The deal, reported to be around 900,000 pounds ($1.12 million), makes Girma the first million-dollar player in women’s football, surpassing the previous record transfer fee of 575,900 pounds ($785,000) for Racheal Kundananji.
Girma, 23, brings an impressive resume, having been named NWSL Defender of the Year twice and earning spots in the league’s Best XI in consecutive seasons. Girma is known to be the leader on the pitch and boasts an exceptional 91.4% passing accuracy in the 2024 season.
“I’m so happy and really excited to be here. It doesn’t feel real,” Girma said.
“There are a lot of things about Chelsea that made me want to come here – the culture, the winning mentality, staff and players. It’s a top environment to learn and grow in. Right now, that’s what I’m looking to do.”
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