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Naomi Girma Breaks $1M Transfer Barrier to Chelsea

1/29/2025

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Naomi Girma has made history as the first female soccer player to break the $1 million transfer barrier, joining Chelsea for an impressive $1.1 million from San Diego Wave. This landmark deal underscores the rapid evolution of women's soccer, with FIFA revealing a staggering $6.8 million spent on international transfers last year—more than double the previous amount.

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Naomi Girma has made history as the first female soccer player to break the $1 million transfer barrier, joining Chelsea for an impressive $1.1 million from San Diego Wave. This landmark deal underscores the rapid evolution of women's soccer, with FIFA revealing a staggering $6.8 million spent on international transfers last year—more than double the previous amount.