Last week the transfer record for a women’s player did when the etc. completed a 1.1 million US dollar ((£ 890,000) move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea.
The 24-year-old was one of the most sought-after players this month because Arsenal and Lyon also attributed interest. However, it was Chelsea who won the race around Girmala in front of her domestic and European rivals to significantly strengthen their chances of winning the WSL title and the Champions League.
Girmal was introduced on Sunday by Chelsea on Stamford Bridge in front of her league meeting with Arsenal. Sonia Bombastor’s team got one over their rivals with a narrow 1-0 victory to extend their leadership at the top of the table, but it seems that Chelsea also came to the top from the field.
Girma’s announcement before the meeting against Arsenal would have grown into the sore salt, and former shooter Alex Scott announced at halftime that she was sent to convince the defender to move to Arsenal instead.
“I only ask for a friend here, because as I already mentioned, there were a number of teams after them,” said Scott on Sunday about BBC Sport. “Arsenal sent me to the directors’ box to try to be a red, but it wasn’t out. So I just need a feedback.”
Girmala replied with a laugh: “You were incredible!”
Unfortunately for Scott and Arsenal – it seems that Girmala’s spirit was already determined when she described the decision to connect Chelsea as a “simple choice” in her first interview with the Club website.
“I’m so happy and very excited to be here,” said Girma. “It doesn’t feel real.
“There are a lot of things about Chelsea who have made me come here – the culture, the winner mentality, the employees and the players. It is a top environment to learn and grow.
“At the moment I want to do that. It was an easy choice for me. “