Chelsea are closing in on the signing of San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma for a world-record fee exceeding $1 million.

Girma, one of the best center backs in the world, will head to Chelsea in exchange for a record $1.1 million transfer fee. Chelsea, Arsenal and Lyon had all reportedly shown interest in acquiring the 24-year-old defender, per ESPN; in the end, Chelsea won out.

NAOMI GIRMA is set to join Chelsea for a world-record transfer fee from NWSL side San Diego Wave. The deal for the USA international is thought to be around £900,000 ($1.1m), surpassing the

Chelsea Women have agreed to a record-breaking $1.1 million transfer with the San Diego Wave for defender Naomi Girma.

Chelsea Women have agreed to terms with the San Diego Wave for the transfer of U.S. women’s national team defender Naomi Girma for a record $1.1 million fee, according to sources briefed on the negotiations.

Women's Super League champions Chelsea were in a tussle with French giants Lyon for her signature, with Girma widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. The 24-year-

Chelsea are reportedly set to sign San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma in a move expected to smash the women’s transfer world record.Girma, who has earned 44 caps for the United States, is expected