"Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City over the transfer of United States forward Alyssa Thompson for an initial fee of close to $1.5 million, sources told ESPN. The deal could potentially reach near $2 million with add-ons, a source said, which would surpass the previous women's transfer record. The Women's Super League (WSL) champions have agreed a five-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League ( NWSL) star, sources added."
"Thompson, who was the first overall pick in the 2023 draft to become the first high schooler to be drafted in the league's history, flew to London on Wednesday evening and completed a medical at Chelsea's training ground in Cobham on Thursday afternoon, sources said. The fee will not yet be classed as a world record after Lizbeth Ovalle's $1.5 million move to Orlando Pride surpassed the previous high set when Arsenal paid $1.3 million for Liverpool's Olivia Smith."
Chelsea reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to transfer United States forward Alyssa Thompson for an initial fee of close to $1.5 million, with add-ons that could take the total near $2 million. The deal includes a five-year contract with the WSL champions. Thompson, 20, was the No.1 pick in the 2023 draft and the first high schooler drafted in league history. Chelsea accelerated their pursuit after Mayra Ramírez suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline her until 2026. Thompson flew to London, completed a medical in Cobham, and could surpass previous transfer fees though the move may not set a world record.
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