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London City Lionesses Sign Geyoro for Record £1.4m

9/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

London City Lionesses signed Grace Geyoro from Paris Saint-Germain for £1.4m, potentially a world record for female players.
This fee exceeds the previous record of £1.1m paid by Orlando Pride for Lizbeth Ovalle.
Geyoro, 28, has 103 caps for France and scored twice at Euro 2025.
She is the 16th signing for London City, which has invested significantly since joining the Women’s Super League.
The Lionesses will face Arsenal in their first WSL match on Saturday.

History

Historical Context

The UEFA Women's Euro 2022 marked a pivotal moment for women's football, attracting over 500,000 attendees and highlighting the sport's rising profile. The London City Lionesses' £1.4 million signing of Grace Geyoro in 2022 surpassed the previous record of £1.1 million, reflecting increased investment in women's sports. This trend, supported by organizations like UEFA, signals a potential shift in sponsorship and media focus on women's football.

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Story summary

London City Lionesses signed Grace Geyoro from Paris Saint-Germain for £1.4m, potentially a world record for female players.
This fee exceeds the previous record of £1.1m paid by Orlando Pride for Lizbeth Ovalle.
Geyoro, 28, has 103 caps for France and scored twice at Euro 2025.
She is the 16th signing for London City, which has invested significantly since joining the Women’s Super League.
The Lionesses will face Arsenal in their first WSL match on Saturday.

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