Chelsea's record signing Naomi Girma has revealed how USWNT icon Alex Morgan helped her reach the 'highest level' after joining the Blues.
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- Chelsea land Girma in world-record transfer
- Regarded as one of world's best defenders
- Reveals influence Morgan has had on her career
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Girma has become the first $1 million (£800,000) player in women’s football after joining Chelsea from NWSL side San Diego Wave. The 24-year-old played alongside Morgan for both club and country and has clearly learned a lot from the USWNT icon.
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WHAT GIRMA SAID
Girma told The Women's Game that Morgan was the "perfect example" of how to be a role model both on an off the pitch. She went on to add: "How she's used her platform and her voice for good – that's something she didn't have to do but she really took it upon herself. Using your voice for good and using that platform is something I've really taken from her. [I am] really grateful I got to have a seat right next to understanding how to operate at the highest level for so many years and [an] understanding [of] what it takes to do that."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Yet Morgan also had some kind words for Girma and highlighted her best qualities. "I've never played with such a smart defender. She doesn't get herself in bad positions because of her positioning and footwork. She times her tackles perfectly. She rarely has to go to ground as a defender which is very rare to see."
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WHAT NEXT FOR GIRMA
Chelsea fans may have to wait a little while to see their exciting new star in action. Manager Sonia Bompastor has revealed Girma has a knock and her debut for the Blues may be a little way off.
