Canadian Olivia Smith (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) Arsenal completed the historical transfer of Canadian attackers Olivia Smith from £ 1 million from Liverpool, which meant the first seven -seater transfer of female football. The twenty -year transfer to European champions breaks the previous record of 900,000 GBP paid Chelsea for American defender Naomi Girmy from San Diego Wave in January. The transfer of the milestone comes 44 years after Trevor Francis became the first male player to charge a million pounds when he moved from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest in 1979. After successful negotiations with Liverpool, Arsenal secured Smith’s services who initially reluctant to let go of their player’s player. “It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and Europe, and I’m excited to start and contribute to Arsenal here,” Smith said in his statement. Smith showed its value in Liverpool last season, scored nine goals and won the club’s club prize despite the team’s fight. Her versatility allows her to play both forward and on the wing, making her an attractive signature for Arsenal. Arsenal Women’s Football Director Clare Wheatley has expressed enthusiasm for signing: “We are excited to bring Olivia to Arsenal. He is one of the most talented young players in the game and has tremendous potential for further development.” Smith’s journey in football began by becoming the youngest player who represented Canada at the age of 15. Then she moved to Sporting Lisbon in 2023, where she scored 16 goals in 28 games before entering Liverpool. “It is a privilege and an honor to sign arsenal. The atmosphere that supporters create at the Emirates Stadium stadium is incredible and I can’t wait to see it now,” Smith said.
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The transfer represents the ambitions of Arsenal to strengthen their position in the football of women’s football after the victory of the Champions League. The club, which holds the award that it is most decorated in English female football, also provided the services of Chloe Kelly, Taylor Hinds and Anneke Borbe for free transfers for the upcoming season. Liverpool, which ended seventh last season, plans to use a gear fee to strengthen their team. Record transfer means Arsenal’s intention to maintain its dominance in the league and set a new scale for female football transfers. The transfer means a significant moment in the development of female football and introduces a new financial milestone that reflects the growing investment and commercial value in the female game. Arsenal’s willingness to interrupt a record of transfer shows growing professionalization and financial abilities in female football.
