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How Chelsea broke the women's transfer record to sign USWNT star Girma

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Naomi Girma is the most expensive player in women's soccer history.

The 24-year-old defender joins Chelsea from the San Diego Wave .

Chelsea beat off competition for her signature from Arsenal and Lyon .

Arsenal were not among the final candidates, despite their desire to strengthen their defensive options.

The previous world record was $ 767,000 paid by Bay FC in 2024 .

Naomi Girma is expected to join Chelsea for a world record transfer fee of over $1m.

The defender wanted out of San Diego as far back as a year ago , six months before Camille Ashton's arrival.

Chelsea have won five WSL titles under Bompastor Hayes in the last five years .

Chelsea are already a formidable force in Europe and have a reputation as a global force in football.

Chelsea have the potential to establish one of the most impenetrable defensive partnerships in the league.

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