Chelsea Smashes World Record to Sign US Defender Naomi Girma

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Meet Naomi Girma, the newest addition to Chelsea's roster and the first-ever million-dollar player in women's soccer! Girma, a 24-year-old US defender, has joined the English champions from San Diego Wave for a whopping £900,000 ($1.1 million)—the highest fee ever paid for a female player. Girma, who was named US Soccer's Female Player of the Year in 2023, has already impressed the Chelsea faithful with her skills and winning mentality. This transfer is a bold statement of intent from Chelsea, who are clearly committed to investing in the future of women's soccer. Will Girma lead the Blues to even more success in the coming years?

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