Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea

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's Naomi Girma has become the first $1m transfer in women's football, so here is the evolution of the transfer record from the past few decades.

Chelsea have completed the signing of US defender Naomi Girma for a world-record transfer fee of around £900,000. The 24-year-old has joined Chelsea from San Diego Wave on a four-and-a-half-year contract.