Smith seals world-record transfer to Arsenal
Olivia Smith has accomplished a world-record switch from Liverpool to Arsenal.
Smith joins the Gunners in a deal reportedly value £1m, making her the most costly participant within the ladies’s recreation.
It surpasses the earlier report payment set by Chelsea after they signed United States defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave for £900,000.
The 20-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the European champions.
“It’s a privilege and an honour to signal for Arsenal,” stated Smith.
“It’s my dream to compete for the most important titles right here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get began and contribute to doing that right here with Arsenal. The ambiance the supporters create at Emirates Stadium is unimaginable and I can’t wait to have that behind me now.”
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— Arsenal Ladies (@ArsenalWFC) July 17, 2025
Smith joined Liverpool from Sporting CP in July 2024 for a reported club-record payment of €250,000 (£212,000).
The attacker scored seven targets within the Ladies’s Tremendous League in her debut season, contributing a 3rd of Liverpool’s haul for the marketing campaign.
She outperformed her team-high determine of 4.4 anticipated targets (xG) by 2.6, giving her the most effective xG overperformance of any participant within the Reds’ squad.
Smith can also be the youngest participant ever to debut for Canada, making her first look for the nationwide facet at 15 years and 94 days previous. She has since made 18 appearances for her nation.
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers stated: “Olivia is an thrilling younger participant and we consider she will be able to make a giant contribution right here at Arsenal.
“We’ve been impressed by her mentality and character, excelling in two European leagues at such a younger age.
“I do know she has a degree of ambition that matches our personal and we’re wanting ahead to working along with her as she continues to develop on the membership.”
