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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Olivia Smith signs for Arsenal to become first £1m player in women’s football

Olivia Smith scored seven times for Liverpool last season - (Getty Images)

Arsenal have broken the world transfer record by signing Liverpool forward Olivia Smith, making the 20-year-old the first £1m transfer in women’s football.

It is understood the Gunners beat competition from several clubs - including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea - to sign the 20-year-old Canada international, who arrives on an undisclosed seven-figure-fee.

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