The transfer agreement is for $1.1 million, according to The Athletic, the highest fee ever commanded for a transfer in the women's game. Girma, 24, was under contract with the Wave until 2026. She drew interest from French club Lyon and Arsenal in the Women's Super League.

U.S. Women's National Team star Naomi Girma is set to break the all-time women's transfer record. The 24-year-old defender, who spent three seasons with the NWSL's San Diego Wave, is expected join English team Chelsea this week for a reported fee of $1.

And now Chelsea Women are putting down a record-breaking investment to bring Girma to their team: a $1.1 million transfer fee , as Meg reported earlier today. The Women’s Super League side has agreed to terms with San Diego, where Girma is under contract until 2026, but her new contract with Chelsea is not yet finalized.