Arsenal complete WORLD-RECORD deal to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool as trailblazing striker becomes first female £1m player
Arsenal have made history by completing a world-record deal to sign Canada international Olivia Smith from Liverpool. The 20-year-old striker becomes the first female footballer to command a £1 million ($1.3m/€1.15m) transfer fee, with the Gunners securing her signature on a long-term contract after a standout season in the Women's Super League with the Merseyside club.
- Arsenal sign Olivia Smith for world-record £1m fee
- 20-year-old becomes first female player to hit £1m mark
- Canada international joins after standout season at Liverpool
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