Liverpool Women have made a significant move by signing 19-year-old Canadian international Olivia Smith from Sporting CP for a record fee of £210,000.
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Olivia Smith’s transfer marks the highest fee Liverpool Women have ever paid, surpassing their previous record of £100,000 for Sophie Roman Huag from Roma last summer.
Olivia Smith, who has 19 senior caps for Canada, impressed at Sporting CP with 16 goals in 28 appearances.
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Olivia Smith’s addition to Liverpool Women is seen as a strong statement of intent as the club aims to build on last season’s fourth-place finish in the FA Women’s Super League.
Expressing her excitement, Olivia Smith said, “I absolutely love it and I’m super-excited. It’s a prestigious club, and it’s very cool to actually be a part of this thing and get this opportunity.”
Smith is eager to contribute to Liverpool’s ambitions, particularly their goal of securing a Champions League spot.
“I definitely feel like I can contribute to the players and the team,” she added. “I’m very excited to learn and grow under Matt.”
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