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Chelsea Signs Alyssa Thompson for Record Fee in Women's Football
Chelsea, a top women's soccer team, has just signed a young player named Alyssa Thompson for a lot of money.
Alyssa is 20 years old and plays for the USA team.
Before joining Chelsea, she played for Angel City, and was the first overall pick in a draft while still in high school.
She is known for her speed and scoring abilities.
She has scored six goals in recent games, and even won a gold medal with the USA team at the Olympics.
The club decided to sign her because they needed to improve their attacking players, especially with some current players out with injuries.
Chelsea signed Alyssa Thompson from Angel City for nearly £1 million.
Thompson is a 20-year-old USA forward.
She has scored six goals in 16 NWSL games this season.
Chelsea's previous record was £900,000 for Naomi Girma.
Thompson has a five-year contract with Chelsea.
- Who
- Alyssa Thompson, a 20-year-old USA forward.
- What
- Chelsea Football Club signed Alyssa Thompson for a club-record fee.
- Where
- Chelsea Football Club
- When
- This was a recent move.
- Why
- To strengthen their attacking options.
Key facts
- Player
- Alyssa Thompson
- Age
- 20
- Transfer Fee
- Just under £1 million
- Previous Record
- £900,000 (Naomi Girma)
- Contract Length
- Five years
- Previous Club
- Angel City
- International Representation
- USA
Quotes
Alyssa Thompson
USA forward
“Chelsea is such an amazing club, one of the best in the world”
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“Being able to play with players that are the best in the world is an amazing opportunity at such a young age, and I want to learn, grow and develop a lot.”
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