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Emily kegh
Arsenal Confirmed the signature of Canada international Olivia smith On a long-term contract, sources told ESPN that this is a world-ridden fee and the first £ 1 million transfer in women’s football.
Sources have told ESPN that the Champions League had a 20-year-old goal for the winners. LiverpoolWorld Credit Expectations-More The most recent record, Naomi Girma To Chelsey For $ 1.1m (£ 820k).
Sources told ESPN that Liverpool was firm on his evaluation and was reluctant to let the young player go. The proposals were forbidden under the demands of Liverpool, along with Chelsea, Ol lions And the arsenal was rejected before matching the high value of the North London Club.
“This is a privilege and an honor for signing for the arsenal,” Smith told the club media. “It is my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and Europe and I am excited to start and contribute to doing so with the arsenal here.
“The atmosphere created by supporters at the Emirates Stadium is incredible and I can no longer wait to follow me.”
Smith joined Liverpool at the beginning of the last season, ending his first campaign as a club’s top scorer, scoring nine goals in 25 demonstrations in all competitions for the Mercystic Club. He was also nominated as his season’s player.
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Arsenal’s boss Renny Sligars said: “Olivia is an exciting young player and we believe that she can make a big contribution here in Arsenal. We are influenced by her mindset and character, excellently in two European leagues at such a young age. I know that she moves forward to work with us and we work with clubs.”
Before joining Liverpool, Smith spent a season in Portugal with Sporting CP, ending his debut campaign with 16 goals in 28 demonstrations. Female super league,
At the international level, Smith became CanadaWhen she won her first hat at the age of 15 in 2019, so far, she performed 18 and scored four goals for Canada.
The arsenal was keen to capitalize on them Champions League WinAnd wanted to expand his squad after the in -charge of the first season of Slegger. A source said that the club was also eager to bring a young player to pull the overall squad age profile.
