The English football club “Chelsea” has finalized the transfer of American player Naomi Girma, who plays as a central defender.
The 24-year-old footballer has become the most expensive acquisition in the history of women's football.
“Chelsea” paid $1,100,000 to the American club San Diego Wave for Girma, as reported by Sky Sports.
Naomi surpassed the previous transfer record set last year by nearly $300,000.
Player | From | To | Transfer Date | Price |
Naomi Girma | “San Diego” | “Chelsea” | 2025 | $1.1 million |
Rachel Kundanaji | “Real” | “Bay” | 2024 | $805,000 |
Barbra Banda | “Shanghai” Shenhua | “Orlando” | 2024 | $740,000 |
Myra Ramirez | “Levante” | “Chelsea” | 2024 | $544,000 |
Keira Walsh | “Manchester City” | “Barcelona” | 2022 | $470,000 |
Background. The most expensive transfer this winter in men's football remains the move of the Egyptian forward to English club “Manchester City.”