Arsenal Women HubArsenal Women have signed Olivia Smith from Liverpool for a record transfer fee of £1 million. The 20-year-old Canada forward signed a four-year deal.
What happened?
Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women's soccer history when she joined Arsenal. The new benchmark in women’s soccer surpasses the £900,000 Chelsea paid for Naomi Girma.
Why it matters for Arsenal Women
Arsenal director of women’s football Clare Wheatley said: “She’s one of the most talented young players in the game and has huge potential for further development here at the club.”
What comes next?
Smith is also Canada's youngest international after making her debut at 15 in 2019. Head coach Renee Slegers said: “Olivia is an exciting young player and we believe she can make a big contribution here at Arsenal.”
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | £1 million |
| Age | 20 |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Contract Length | 4 years |
Arsenal is a 15-time English champion and won the Champions League for the second time in its history last season. Despite Chelsea being the dominant force in women's soccer in England, Arsenal is the only English team to win the Champions League. Smith said: “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 to doing that here with Arsenal.”
