Chelsea sign Ramirez from Levante for world record fee.

Chelsea have signed Colombian forward Mayra Ramirez from Levante for a world record fee in women's football, the clubs announced on Friday. The deal is worth 450,000 euros ($488,610).

The 24-year-old joined Levante in 2022 and has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Women's Super League club.

"The deal amounts to 450,000 euros fixed, plus 50,000 euros in variable amounts based on goals that the club expects to be met, one of which requires Ramirez to play 30 percent of the matches," the Spanish club said.

The previous record was 400,000 euros paid by Barcelona to sign England midfielder Kiera Walsh from Manchester City in 2022.

Ramirez has made 30 appearances for Colombia and was part of the national team that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Chelsea, winners of the WSL for the past three seasons, are currently leading the standings, with their next game away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

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