CNN —Bay FC, the newest team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), has made an ambitious statement of intent ahead of the upcoming season by signing Zambian international Racheal Kundananji.
“I want to give the [Bay FC] fans what they want – to enjoy the games, to enjoy seeing me playing and scoring.”Kundananji joins Bay FC from Spanish side Madrid CFF for a reported world record fee of €735,000 (around $787,000), according to multiple reports including ESPN.
CNN has contacted Bay FC, Madrid CFF and the NWSL regarding the transfer fee.
The contract runs through the 2027 season with an option for an additional year in 2028, Bay FC said.
“We are delighted to add Racheal to our group,” Bay FC general manager Lucy Rushton said in a press release from the club.
Persons:
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