U.S women's national team and San Diego Wave CB Naomi Girma reportedly agreed to join Chelsea for a world-record transfer fee on the women's side.
and American international center-back Naomi Girma agreed to move to English side Chelsea for a world-record women's transfer fee of $1.1 million, The Athletic's Meg Linehan reported Tuesday.BREAKING: Chelsea Women have agreed to terms with the San Diego Wave for the transfer of USWNT defender Naomi Girma, sources tell The Athletic.
The 24-year-old is now set to become the first player to earn a transfer fee worth more than $1 million.Girma, 24, is still in the process of negotiating with the Blues, who currently are leading the Women's Super League table as they look on pace to six-peat in the league. The Wave also recentlyFrench club Lyon were also in hot pursuit of Girma's signature and wanted to pay a lucrative sum, while other European teams held interest, the report added.
Current USWNT manager Emma Hayes last coached at Chelsea prior to her switch to the States. Sonia Bompastor left Lyon to take over the Blues' women's team.gold medal, NWSL Shield, NWSL Challenge Cup and Women's College Cup along with tournament successes in the Concacaf W Gold Cup and Concacaf Women's Championship. Her individual achievements exceed a dozen, from U.S. Soccer Player of the Year to Concacaf nominations.
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