Chelsea break $1m barrier to sign USWNT defender Girma in world-record deal

USWNT defender Naomi Girma has become the first player in women's football history to sign for a multi-million-dollar contract, joining English champions Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC. The 24-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Blues for £900,000 ($1.1 million), the BBC reports. The previous transfer record was set last year when Zambian forward Racheal Kundananji joined Bay FC from Madrid CFF for $788,000. Girma's signing is t…

Noami Girma is still not well known in Europe, which is probably changing soon. FC Chelsea lures the Olympic champion to the island with a record sum. Unusual: As a defender, she breaks through a sound barrier in women's football.

Naomi Girma: Getting to know Chelsea's world record signing

Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing.

Naomi Girma is considered the best interior defender, now she is also the most expensive footballer in the world. Her transfer from San Diego to Chelsea stands for the boom and the potential of her sport – but why her?

Naomi Girma transfers to Chelsea women, becomes most expensive female player ever

Naomi Girma, defender for the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), has made history as women’s football’s first million-dollar player. The 24-year-old joined Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC for a record £900,000 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Chelsea FC Women (@chelseafcw) Girma’s signing breaks the previous record of £788,000, set by Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji when she mov…

Women's Soccer Has Its First $1M Player

United States defender Naomi Girma has become women's soccer's first million-dollar player, the AP reports. The 24-year-old Girma completed her move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for a reported 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on Sunday. That surpasses the world-record fee of $788,000 that Bay FC paid...