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Women's football / 26 January 2025
Chelsea splash the cash to sign Naomi Girma for reported world-record fee
Chelsea new signing Naomi Girma is introduced to the fans ahead of the Women's Super League match at Stamford Bridge, London, January 26, 2025
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CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of United States defender Naomi Girma for a reported world-record fee.

The 24-year-old was unveiled on the pitch by the Women’s Super League champions ahead of Sunday’s game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

She arrives from San Diego Wave for a reported £900,000, eclipsing the current record — paid by Bay FC in February 2024 for Racheal Kundananji — by £215,000.

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