Women's Super League newcomer London City Lionesses have completed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain's Grace Geyoro for one of the largest transfer fees in the history of women's soccer.
"London City are delighted to announce the deadline day signing of Grace Geyoro subject to the completion of the regulatory processes," said a club statement issued on Friday, with the 28-year-old midfielder reported to have signed a four-year contract.
There had been reports the deal was worth £1.43 million ($1.93 million), which would represent a new record for a female footballer, surpassing the £1.1 million paid by Orlando Pride to Tigres UANL for Mexico winger Lizbeth Ovalle last month.
But Lionessess chief executive Martin Semmens told talkSPORT radio Friday: "It is a fantastic signing and a fant