Women’s soccer: Naomi Girma breaks world record

For just over a million euros, American Naomi Girma leaves San Diego Wave for Chelsea and becomes the world’s most expensive player.

With a record fee of 1.1 million euros (£900,000), this historic transfer, which is about to be finalized, exceeds the one million euro mark and dethrones the record held by Zambian Racheal Kundanandji, who left Real Madrid for American franchise Bay FC for just under 800,000 euros.

With the Stars and Stripes, Naomi Girma was voted US Player of the Year 2024 and played a key role in the gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.

Considered one of the best defenders in the world, Naomi Girma will be joining Sonia Bompastor’s squad, where she will be expected to give her all.

The story of this daughter of Ethiopian refugee parents is a true success story.