
First Girma, then Smith, now Ovalle: The women's transfer record and a game-changing 2025
For the third time in 2025, a new women’s transfer world record has been set. Naomi Girma broke the million-dollar barrier with her move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea in January. Arsenal surpassed that in July, paying $1.3m (£1m) to sign Olivia Smith from …