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Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?

September 10, 2026 · BBC Sport

Washington Spirit have finalized the acquisition of Tanzanian forward Clara Luvanga, securing her transfer from Saudi side Al-Nassr. The high-profile transaction is understood to rank among the most expensive ever conducted within the women's game. Furthermore, the financial scale of the move carries the potential to establish a brand-new global benchmark for transfer fees in women's football.