The world record for the most expensive transfer in women’s football has been smashed yet again – and this time it’s Grace Geyoro making history. The Paris Saint-Germain captain and France international has joined newly promoted London City Lionesses in a deal worth £1.4m (€1.65m / $1.9m), the third record-breaking fee of the summer.
It’s a jaw-dropping statement of intent from London City: Geyoro becomes the club’s 16th permanent signing of the summer, underlining their ambition not just to survive in the WSL, but to shake up it up entirely.
A Tidal Wave of Broken Records
This record-breaking transfer comes hot on the heels of two others this summer. In July, Arsenal signed Olivia Smith from Liverpool for £1m, the first women’s transfer to hit the seven-figure mark in sterling. Weeks later, Mexican forward Lizbeth Ovalle moved from Tigres to Orlando Pride in a deal worth around £1.1m.
Who is Grace Geyoro?
Geyoro has been PSG’s heartbeat for more than a decade, clocking up 270 appearances, three French Cups and a league title. A complete box-to-box midfielder, she breaks up play, dictates tempo, and chips in with crucial goals.
She’s just as influential on the international stage. With over 100 caps for France, she has scored at World Cups, Euros and the Paris Olympics.
London City are betting big that she can transform them from top-flight newcomers into genuine contenders.
Player Snapshot
- Age: 28
- Place of birth: Kolwezi, DR Congo
- Height: 5ft 5in
- Position: Midfielder
Career stats
- 2014–25: Paris Saint-Germain — 270 apps / 53 goals
- 2017– : France — 103 apps / 23 goals
Senior honours
- PSG:
- Premier Ligue (1): 2020-21
- Coupe de France (3): 2017-18, 2021-22, 2023-24
- UEFA Champions League runner-up (2): 2014-15, 2016-17
- France:
- UEFA Nations League runner-up (1): 2023-24
Top 5 Transfer Fee’s of All Time
- Grace Geyoro → London City Lionesses — £1.4m, 2025
- Lizbeth Ovalle → Orlando Pride — £1.1m, 2025
- Olivia Smith → Arsenal — £1m, 2025
- Naomi Girma → Chelsea — £883k, 2025
- Tarciane → Lyon — £797k, 2025
What This Means
No one expected the record to be broken so quickly. But perhaps the biggest shock is that a club yet to play a top flight match now holds the all-time transfer record.
London City, an independent club, aren’t here to make up the numbers. Backed by owner Michele Kang (majority owner of domestic and European powerhouse Lyon) they’re building a squad designed to compete from day one.
The spending spree is a clear marker of where women’s football is headed: in this game, deep pockets often bring greater chances of success. But bigger investments also invite sharper scrutiny and higher stakes. All eyes are now on the London City Lionesses – and the real test will be whether their bold gamble delivers on the pitch.
