Olivia Smith: Arsenal Sign Liverpool Forward for World Record £ 1 million fee

Arsenal did not want to sit still after winning the women's champions and swores to strengthen their squad.

This is a striking recruit that does exactly that that Smith with one of the most exciting young people in the WSL with a high ceiling of the potential of the WSL.

It brings pace and directness in Arsenal's attack line -up and has already proven to be a successful season in Liverpool in the WSL.

There was a long -term interest in Smith of Arsenal, which was made by Liverpool in 2024 to sign, and they were always ready for the expenses if they need.

The Reds have made a win of almost £ 800,000 after broken their club record last summer to sign Smith, and they will see this as good business, even though they have lost one of the smartest young talents in the world.

The managing director of Liverpool, Andy O'Boyle, rejected several offers, up to 1 million GBP. The payment of 1 million GBP is made in installments so that Liverpool can gradually invest.

The club hopes to use this money to strengthen the squad in several areas this season.

There is also a sales clause, so Liverpool will benefit from a future sale.

Smith had several clients, but it is believed that she was impressed by Arsenal's recruitment presentation.

After Arsenal had gone home as a teenager in Portugal at the age of 20 to play in Portugal, she believes that she has proven her character and ability to be part of an elite squad.