Arsenal has officially signed Olivia Smith, a 20-year-old Canada international, for a world-record fee of 1 million, marking the first transfer in women's football to reach this amount. Smith previously played for Liverpool, where she was the top scorer last season with nine goals in 25 matches and earned the title of Player of the Season. Arsenal matched Liverpool's valuation after several rejected offers from other clubs. Smith expressed her excitement about joining Arsenal and her aspirations to compete for major titles.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Canada international Olivia Smith on a long-term contract, with sources telling ESPN that it is a world-record fee and the first 1 million transfer in women's football.
Smith joined Liverpool at the start of last season, ending her first campaign as the club's top scorer with nine goals in 25 appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside club.
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers added, 'Olivia is an exciting young player and we believe she can make a big contribution here at Arsenal.'
Smith stated, 'It's my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I'm excited to get started and contribute.'
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