Mayra Ramírez signs for Chelsea: how much did Colombia star cost?
Levante and Colombia star Ramírez has moved to the English Women’s Super League in a world-record transfer that eclipses Barça’s 2022 deal for Keira Walsh.
Levante forward Mayra Ramírez has joined Chelsea for what the Spanish club say is a world-record fee in the women’s game.
Ramírez has signed a four-and-a-half year contract with the English champions, bringing to an end a two-season spell in Spain, where she scored 19 goals in 40 appearances.
“I am very honoured to be a part of Chelsea,” the Colombia international said. “To be part of such a huge club is a dream come true and one I’ve had since I was a little girl.”
Ramírez added: “I am desperate to be part of it and play here very soon with my teammates. I will always give 100% and always give my best for every team I play for.
“I feel I can bring strength, speed, and goals to the team. I am confident I can do well, help the team achieve what we want this season, and be one of the top teams - if not the best - in Europe.”
In a statement announcing Ramírez’s departure, Levante said that Chelsea have agreed to a deal worth €500,000: €450,000 up front for the 24-year-old, plus a further €50,000 in incentivised add-ons.
The add-ons, which Las Granotas say the player “is expected to trigger”, include a requirement that she appear in 30% of Chelsea’s games.
The previous world-record transfer in the women’s game was England midfielder Keira Walsh’s 2022 move from Manchester City to Barça, which is widely reported to have been worth €470,000: a €400,000 initial fee plus €70,000 in variables.
Before Ramírez, Chelsea’s record signing was Denmark midfielder Pernille Harder, who cost the West Londoners £250,000 when she signed from VfL Wolfsburg in 2020.
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