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.
At 1.1million US dollars it makes Girma the first million-dollar transfer in the women's game after the Blues fended off competition from French side Lyon.