Chelsea announced the signing of Girma. Reports say the English champions have spent $1.1 million on the transfer.

United States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player. 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. Here’s a look at how the record transfer fee (in USD) in the women’s game has increased over the course of the century:

USWNT defender Naomi Girma has completed her move from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea and become the most expensive transfer in women’s soccer history.

Chelsea have completed the signing of USA defender Naomi Girma for a world record fee. The 24-year-old has signed a contract until summer 2029 after the Women's Super League leaders this week agreed to pay San Diego Wave about £900,

Chelsea have made USWNT defender Naomi Girma the first $1m transfer in women's football, but how did the record-breaking deal come about?

Chelsea signed United States defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave on Sunday in a reported world-record deal for a female footballer.

Chelsea Women smash transfer world record to sign US star Naomi Girma - Defender joins Blues on four-and-a-half-year contract from San Diego Wave