Chelsea Women sign Naomi Girma as the world's first $1M player 🌍💰

Chelsea Women sign Naomi Girma as the world's first $1M player 🌍💰

Chelsea Women have shattered records by signing Naomi Girma from NWSL side San Diego Wave, making her the world's first $1 million player in women's football 🌍💰. The 24-year-old defender becomes the first January signing under manager Sonia Bompastor.

A deal worth approximately £890,000 ($1.1M) surpasses the previous record of £695,000 ($860,000), set when Racheal Kundananji moved to Bay FC from Madrid CFF. This transfer also follows Chelsea’s British-record signing of Levante striker Mayra Ramirez last year for £384,000.

Girma's Impressive Resume 🛡️🌟

Naomi Girma, who debuted for the USA in April 2022, has since made 44 international appearances 🛡️. She played a pivotal role in Team USA's gold-medal-winning campaign at the 2024 Olympic Games 🥇.

Former Chelsea manager and current USA coach Emma Hayes has praised Girma highly, calling her "the best defender I’ve ever seen" after her standout performance in a semi-final victory against Germany.

The 2023 US Soccer Female Player of the Year brings both leadership and elite defensive skills to Chelsea, further strengthening the squad's ambitions on domestic and international fronts.

A Historic Moment for Women’s Football ⚽💪

This groundbreaking signing not only showcases Chelsea’s intent but also marks a historic moment in the growth and recognition of women’s football

globally 🌍🌟.