Arsenal to break world record fee by signing Liverpool's Olivia Smith for 1m
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Arsenal has reached an agreement with Liverpool for a world-record transfer of £1m for Olivia Smith, making her the first woman player to surpass this fee. The previous record was held by Naomi Girma, who was signed for $1.1m by Chelsea. Smith, who scored seven goals in 20 Women's Super League matches last season, significantly impacted Liverpool's performance. The transfer marks a substantial financial investment for Arsenal, who aims to strengthen their squad following their Women's Champions League victory.
Arsenal has agreed to a world-record transfer fee of £1m for Olivia Smith, making her the first women's player to exceed this milestone, surpassing Naomi Girma's previous record of $1.1m.
Olivia Smith scored seven goals in 20 Women's Super League appearances in her debut season with Liverpool, contributing to nearly a third of the team's league goals.
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