London City Lionesses confirm deadline day signing of PSG midfielder Grace Geyoro in world record £1.4m transfer

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest moves in women’s football history after confirming the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grace Geyoro on deadline day. The 28-year-old joins in a world-record £1.4 million deal, reuniting with coach Jocelyn Precheur, underlining the club’s ambition ahead of their first season in the Women’s Super League.

  • pay £1.4m for PSG’s Grace Geyoro
  • French star becomes world’s most expensive women’s transfer
  • Lionesses make 16th permanent signing of the summer

London City Lionesses confirm deadline day signing of PSG midfielder Grace Geyoro in world record £1.4m transferLondon City Lionesses confirm deadline day signing of PSG midfielder Grace Geyoro in world record £1.4m transferLondon City Lionesses confirm deadline day signing of PSG midfielder Grace Geyoro in world record £1.4m transfer

The London City Lionesses agreed a fee of £1.4 m with PSG, beating the previous women’s transfer record set by for Lizbeth Ovalle. Geyoro’s signing was the Lionesses’ 16th addition of the summer. The international brings huge and international experience to Precheur’s side.

Geyoro leaves after more than a decade in the French capital, where she made over 270 appearances. She has won multiple domestic trophies and earned 103 caps for France during her career. The midfielder was also part of two Champions League final runs and is widely regarded as one of the best in her position in the world.

This deal for Geyoro is a statement of intent from the London City Lionesses, who have been backed by owner and American businesswoman Michele Kang’s financial power. The club has already brought in stars like Katie Zelem, Jana Fernandez, Nikita Parris and Danielle van de Donk. Geyoro’s arrival gives them another proven winner as they look to compete with the Women’s Super League‘s biggest clubs from the outset.

Geyoro will link up with her new teammates ahead of London City’s debut campaign. They begin their campaign straightaway against some of the biggest names in the league as they face off against on September 6 at the Emirates before a showdown with on September 14 at home.