Chelsea reportedly broke the world transfer record on Sunday by signing San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma. According to reports, Chelsea surpassed the previous world record set in February 2024 by paying £685,000 for Racheal Kundananji, with a rumored fee of £900,000 ($1.1 million) for Girma.
The 24-year-old was introduced on the pitch by the champions of the Women’s Super League before Sunday’s match at Stamford Bridge versus Arsenal. Being here fills me with joy. With an air of insincerity, Girma spoke to Chelsea’s website.
It was the club’s winning mentality, culture, personnel, and players that drew me to Chelsea. Here you can learn and develop to your full potential. Sonia Bompastor made her first January signing with Chelsea Women with the signing of Girma.
When Chelsea defender Kadeisha Buchanan hurt her anterior cruciate ligament, which could keep her out for the season, Bompastor went looking for her. Last year, Chelsea signed forward Mayra Ramirez from Levante for £384,000, setting a previous record in Britain. This price surpasses that record.
In 2023, Naomi Girma was named US Soccer’s female player of the year. She was a mainstay in last year’s American Olympic gold medal winning team. Paul Green, head of women’s football at Chelsea, claims that Naomi is a premier defender who is just reaching her peak.
