Chelsea have reportedly agreed to pay the San Diego Wave a record-setting $1.1 million transfer fee for USWNT star defender Naomi Girma, per Meg Linehan

In becoming the most expensive player in women's football history, Girma also, of course, became the most expensive American player. She breaks the record previously held by Lindsey Horan who moved to French side Lyon in the summer of 2023.

San Diego Wave and American international center-back Naomi Girma agreed to move to English side Chelsea for a world-record women's transfer fee of $1.1 million, The Athletic's Meg Linehan reported Tuesday.

Chelsea has been touted as a possible destination for Alejandro Garnacho and speculation only ramped up after the player's agents Carlos Cambeiro and Quique De Lucas were seen at Chelsea's win over Wo

Chelsea will hold more talks over Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and will assess their midfield options before the January transfer window closes.