Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States women's national team defender Naomi Girma for a world record fee on a long-term deal from San Diego Wave, as first reported by ESPN.
The deal sees Girma become the first player to break the $1 million mark in the women's game.
ESPN revealed on Jan. 16 that Chelsea were leading the race to sign Girma, with initial interest from Lyon and Arsenal, before confirming that the west London club had won the race for the 24-year-old's signature.