Arsenal women have signed young Canadian forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool for a world-record fee, said to amount to £1 million pounds.
The 20-year-old star made a splash in her maiden Women’s Super League season, scoring nine goals across all competitions during Liverpool’s 2024/25 campaign.
The Gunners, fresh off the back of their Champions League triumph, have put all of their chips in to secure the signature of this rising talent.
“It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal,” Smith told Arsenal. “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.
“The atmosphere the supporters create at Emirates Stadium is incredible and I can’t wait to have that behind me now.”
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Head coach Renée Slegers said, “Olivia is an exciting young player and we believe she can make a big contribution here at Arsenal.
“We’ve been impressed by her mentality and character, excelling in two European leagues at such a young age. I know she has a level of ambition that matches our own and we’re looking forward to working with her as she continues to grow at the club.”
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