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Chloe Digby·26 January 2025
đ„ Was Chelsea's timing on record-breaking signing a strategic power play?
đ„ Was Chelsea's timing on record-breaking signing a strategic power play? | OneFootball
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Table-topping WSL side Chelsea have captured the signing of USWNT defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave in the NWSL.
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It wasn't a particularly well-kept secret, but the club waited to pull the trigger on the announcement until 10 minutes before kick-off when they faced Arsenal in the WSL.
Girma has become the first ever women's footballer to be sold for over the $1m mark, and added to a Chelsea side that are already dominating in the WSL is a huge statement of intent from the Blues.
Was the timing of the announcement right before kick-off a strategic power play?
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