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Olivia Smith becomes first female £1m player

Olivia Smith becomes first female £1m player

Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move to Arsenal from Liverpool.

The 20-year-old, who made her international debut at 15, has signed a four-year deal with the Champions League holders.

Smith's move breaks the record set by Chelsea in January when they signed USA defender Naomi Girma for £900,000 from San Diego Wave.

She says it's a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal and it's her dream to compete for the biggest titles in England.

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers says Smith is an exciting young player who can make a big contribution.

She scored seven goals in 20 Women's Super League games in her debut season as Liverpool finished seventh.

[Source: BBC Sports]

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