Naomi Girma Set for Record-Breaking $1.1 Million Transfer to Chelsea

The 24-year-old US defender is poised to become the first female footballer to command a seven-figure transfer fee, pending final contract details.

• Naomi Girma, a US national team defender, is expected to transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for $1.1 million, marking the first million-dollar transfer in women's football history.
• The 24-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best defenders globally and has been capped 44 times for the US national team since her debut in 2022.
• Chelsea and San Diego Wave have reportedly agreed on terms, with only final contract details remaining to be completed.
• Girma's move surpasses the previous women's transfer record of €735,000, paid by Bay FC for Racheal Kundananji in 2024.
• San Diego Wave has already signed 17-year-old Trinity Armstrong as a potential replacement for Girma.

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