Olivia Smith: Arsenal signs Liverpool striker for world-record women’s fee
Summary
Olivia Smith, a Canadian soccer player, has joined Arsenal from Liverpool for a world record transfer fee of around $1.34 million. This makes her the first female soccer player to be transferred for more than one million pounds, highlighting the growing investment in women's soccer.Key Facts
- Olivia Smith is a 20-year-old soccer player from Canada.
- Arsenal signed Smith from Liverpool for about $1.34 million.
- This fee sets a new record for a woman soccer player's transfer fee.
- The previous record was $1.1 million for Naomi Girma's transfer to Chelsea.
- Olivia Smith made her international debut at the age of 15.
- The growth in women's soccer is reflected in increasing transfer fees.
- Other high-profile transfers include Rachael Kundananji and Naomi Girma.
- Smith expressed her excitement about playing for Arsenal and competing for major titles.
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