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Olivia Smith is a Canadian women's international footballer who used to play for Liverpool FC in the Women’s Super League in the previous campaign. The 20-year-old plays as an attacking forward. In the year 2024, she joined Liverpool from Sporting CP on a three-year-deal for a reported transfer fee of £200,000. She created history by scoring two goals against Manchester United which saw Liverpool's first victory at Anfield in women's football. The Canadian International played 20 matches for Liverpool in which she managed to score seven goals for the Reds.
However, Arsenal Women’s Football club have announced today that they have completed the signing of Olivia Smith from Liverpool. The Canadian international became the most expensive signing in women's football history after she completed a £1 million move to the Gunners. The 20-year-old has signed a four-year contract at the Emirates. Smith broke the previous record of defender Naomi Girma, who signed for Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC for £900,000. Chelsea and Lyon were also interested in signing the attacker, however their bids were rejected by Liverpool as their bid was not matching their evaluation for Olivia Smith.
It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal: Olivia Smith
At the international level, Olivia Smith became Canada’s youngest-ever player when she made her first appearance at the age of 15 in 2019. Smith will be wearing the No.15 jersey at Arsenal. Upon signing the contract with Arsenal, she stated, “It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get started and contribute to doing that here with Arsenal. The atmosphere the supporters create at Emirates Stadium is incredible and I can’t wait to have that behind me now.”
The Director of Women’s football at Arsenal, Clare Wheatley, expressed that she is thrilled to bring Olivia to Arsenal. She also stated that Smith is one of the most talented young players in the game and has huge potential for further development here at the club. Olivia Smith will be looking forward to kick off her new journey and will be looking to play a huge role for Arsenal in the upcoming campaign.
