Naomi Girma's move to Chelsea from the San Diego Wave for €1.04 million ($1.1 million) has broken the women's soccer transfer record, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s evolution. This record-setting transfer is part of a larger trend, as FIFA reported an unprecedented €1.96 million ($2.1 million) in total transfers during the 2024 January window, a staggering 150% increase from the previous year. Historical transfers from players like Milene Domingues and Pernille Harder have paved the way for this critical advancement in women's soccer.
Naomi Girma's transfer to Chelsea for €1.04m marks a historic moment, breaking the $1m barrier in women's soccer and becoming the most expensive transfer in history.
Milene Domingues made history in 2002, being the first women's player to command a fee exceeding €200,000, which remained unbroken for almost two decades.
The 2024 January transfer window saw women's soccer clubs collectively spend approximately €1.96m, representing a remarkable 150% increase from the previous year.
The progress in women's soccer transfers, such as Girma's record transfer, signifies the growing recognition and investment in women's sports on a global scale.
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