Chelsea has officially signed USA defender Naomi Girma for a record-breaking fee of approximately 900,000, making her the most expensive female player in history. At 24 years old, Girma has signed a contract that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2029. She expressed her enthusiasm for joining Chelsea, highlighting the club's winning mentality and supportive culture. This move comes as a response to Chelsea's need for reinforcements after the injury of key player Kadeisha Buchanan. Girma was instrumental in her previous team's success, securing an impressive accolade in the NWSL and representing the USA at the Olympics.
"I'm so happy and really excited to be here. It doesn't feel real. There are a lot of things about Chelsea that made me want to come here - the culture, the winning mentality, staff and players."
"Chelsea made Girma a priority target after losing defender Kadeisha Buchanan to a season-ending knee injury. In 2023 Girma helped San Diego win the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Shield."
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