{"id":157352,"date":"2025-07-17T19:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/arsenal-sign-canada-striker-olivia-smith-in-world-record-1m-deal-the-athletic-the-new-york-times\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:30:29","slug":"arsenal-sign-canada-striker-olivia-smith-in-world-record-1m-deal-the-athletic-the-new-york-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/arsenal-sign-canada-striker-olivia-smith-in-world-record-1m-deal-the-athletic-the-new-york-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal sign Canada striker Olivia Smith in world-record \u00a31m deal – The Athletic – The New York Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women's Soccer
Arsenal have completed the signing of striker Olivia Smith from Liverpool in a world-record \u00a31million ($1.3m) deal.
The Athletic<\/em> reported on Wednesday that Smith, 20, was set to sign for Arsenal after agreeing personal terms and the London club confirmed the news Thursday. The Canada international has signed a four-year contract at the north London club, where she will wear No 15.
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Smith was Liverpool\u2019s top scorer last season with seven goals after joining from Portuguese side Sporting CP in July 2024 for a club record fee of \u20ac250,000 (\u00a3212,000).
The $1.3m fee exceeds the previous record set by Chelsea when they signed USWNT defender Naomi Girma from the San Diego Wave for $1.1m in January, and is the first women\u2019s soccer transfer in excess of \u00a31m.
\u201cIt\u2019s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal,\u201d Smith said in a news release. \u201cIt\u2019s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I\u2019m excited to get started and contribute to doing that here with Arsenal.
\u201cThe atmosphere the supporters create at Emirates Stadium is incredible and I can\u2019t wait to have that behind me now.\u201d
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers added: \u201cWe\u2019ve been impressed by her mentality and character, excelling in two European leagues at such a young age.
\u201cI know she has a level of ambition that matches our own and we\u2019re looking forward to working with her as she continues to grow at the club.\u201d
Liverpool had finished fourth in the Women\u2019s Super League (WSL) and Matt Beard had been named manager of the year when she signed. They could not replicate this success last season as the side finished seventh and Beard was sacked in February.
\u201cEven back then (when I was a child), I swear, I wanted to win a Ballon d\u2019Or one day,\u201d she said to The Athletic<\/em> in November 2024 . \u201cI wanted to play in a World Cup, in an Olympics, to play for my national team.
\u201cI could see myself meeting my idols and playing against them.\u201d
Her longstanding ambition complements her move to Arsenal, who claimed their second Champions League title last season with victory over eight-time champions OL Lyonnes in the semi-final and a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Lisbon final.
Arsenal finished second in the WSL last season behind unbeaten Chelsea, and have been active in the transfer window this summer, making Chloe Kelly\u2019s loan deal permanent from Manchester City, while Smith\u2019s Liverpool teammate Taylor Hinds also joined Renee Slegers\u2019 side following the expiration of her contract in Merseyside.
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In 2019, Smith became the youngest ever player to play for Canada, at 15 years old and 94 days, in a 4-0 loss to Brazil.
She has made 16 appearances for the nation\u2019s senior team, scoring three and assisting three, and was named Canada Soccer\u2019s young player of the year in 2024.
(Top photo: Jess Hornby\/Getty Images)<\/em>
Megan Feringa<\/a><\/strong> is The Athletic’s UK-based women’s football writer. Prior to joining The Athletic in 2024, Megan worked for The Daily Mirror with a focus on women\u2019s football, the Premier League and general sport. She is a graduate of Auburn University and Cardiff University. Follow her on X: @megan_feringa<\/span> Follow Megan on Twitter @megan_feringa<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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