Chelsea have reportedly agreed to pay the San Diego Wave a record-setting $1.1 million transfer fee for USWNT star defender Naomi Girma, per Meg Linehan

San Diego Wave and American international center-back Naomi Girma agreed to move to English side Chelsea for a world-record women's transfer fee of $1.1 million, The Athletic's Meg Linehan reported Tuesday.

Girma, one of the best center backs in the world, will head to Chelsea in exchange for a record $1.1 million transfer fee. Chelsea, Arsenal and Lyon had all reportedly shown interest in acquiring the 24-year-old defender, per ESPN; in the end, Chelsea won out.

In becoming the most expensive player in women's football history, Girma also, of course, became the most expensive American player. She breaks the record previously held by Lindsey Horan who moved to French side Lyon in the summer of 2023.

Chelsea Women have reportedly 'agreed to terms' to sign USWNT defender Namoi Girma from San Diego Wave. According to the Athletic, the London club will splash $1.1 million on the 24-year-old, making

With an official statement still pending from the club, the San Diego Wave are set to sell Naomi Girma to Chelsea. The star defender and fan favorite is reported to be sold for $1.1 million to the Women’s Super League side, which is a women’s football record fee.

Chelsea Women have reached an agreement with the San Diego Wave to sign U.S. defender Naomi Girma for a record-breaking fee of $1.1 million, sources told Meg Linehan of The Athletic.When the deal is finalized,

Chelsea Women have reportedly agreed a deal to sign San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma for a world record soccer transfer fee of $1.1 million (€1.06m). Girma, 24, is widely considered to be one of the best defenders in women’s football and Chelsea are on the verge of confirming her arrival for a new transfer record.

English champion Chelsea is finalizing a transfer for United States women’s national team defender Naomi Girma from the NWSL’s San Diego Wave FC, sources confirmed to The Equalizer. Chelsea is expected to pay a fee of over $1 million for Girma,