Mayra Ramirez:
Date of birth: March 23, 1999; age 24
Birthplace: Sibaté, Colombia
Role: Striker
On July 19, 2018, Colombia made their international debut, losing to Costa Rica 0–1.
Statistics
Colombia: 8 goals in 30 games
Levante (2022–2024): 20 goals in 32 games
Sporting de Huelva: 12 goals in 61 games between 2020 and 2022
Mayra Ramírez, a Colombian international, has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea FC from Levante, a Spanish team.
Rumor has it that Ramirez’s transfer fee is the highest in women’s games history, a sign of the rising stature of women’s sports in the world.
A just amount.
As it has been confirmed that Matilda tore her ACL and subsequently had surgery, Chelsea—one of the most renowned women’s soccer teams in England with six league titles—lost superstar Sam Kerr earlier this month due to injury.
Colombian striker Mayra Ramirez became the most expensive soccer player in history when he signed with Chelsea from Levante for a transfer fee of up to 500,000 euros. Keira Walsh set the previous record with her 460,000 euro move from Manchester City to Barcelona.
According to a press release from the Spanish club, “the operation amounts to 450,000 euros, plus 50,000 euros in bonuses” in relation to Ramirez. If the Colombian plays “at least 30% of matches,” these will become available.
These numbers are still far short of the men’s soccer record that Neymar (who transferred from Barça to PSG in 2017 for 222 million euros) still holds.
Last summer, French teams Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain expressed interest in the forward; however, a deal never happened because Levante wanted to keep the player on their roster. Nonetheless, the Spanish team was unable to reject the Blues’ offer of a record fee.
“I am very honored to be a part of Chelsea,” Ramirez said after the transfer was announced. I’ve wanted to be a part of such a large club since I was a young child, so this is a dream come true.”
“Mayra is a dynamic forward who can play anywhere across the front line,” Chelsea general manager Paul Green stated before going on to say that the club has been handling recruitment since manager Emma Hayes is expected to leave at the end of the current campaign. We think her style will work well playing in England because we have watched her grow over the past few years in Spain. She is very athletic, physical, and has a strong goal-scoring record. Her potential to benefit the team both now and down the road excites us all.
The Ascent Of Ramirez In The Soccer World
The Colombian forward has the ability to play all over the front line. She has good international experience and is well-known for her aggressiveness and dynamism.
Since coming to Europe in 2020, she has been a vital member of the team and the nation, demonstrating her attacking ability with 32 goals in 95 La Liga games during the previous four years.
Sporting de Huelva was her first stop in Europe, where she scored 12 goals in 61 games.
In the summer of 2022, Ramirez left the Andalusian team after two seasons and joined Levante. With 20 goals in 32 games, she has an outstanding record before leaving the team. Nine points lags between the club and leader Barcelona in the Spanish championship.
She joins Chelsea, who are currently three points ahead of Manchester City in the English Super League. She remarked, “Joining such a prestigious club is a dream come true—a dream I’ve had since I was little.”
The Blues qualified for the Champions League quarterfinals, but in accordance with UEFA regulations, Ramirez will be unable to continue playing for Chelsea in the European competition.
What Does Ramírez’s Transfer Signify For The Women’s Soccer World?
Ramirez’s move demonstrates to Chelsea once more their commitment to developing their women’s team. Here’s a record transfer this time, following the previous years’ most significant signings in women’s sport: Pernille Harder and Sam Kerr, for 350,000 and 330,000 euros, respectively.
The record hasn’t been surpassed since Keira Walsh moved from Manchester City to Barcelona in 2022 for about 400,000 euros. Arsenal came very close to breaking the record when they approached Alessia Russo, the forward for Manchester United at the time, during the January 2023 transfer window, but the deal was not completed.
The exact amount of Ramirez’s transfer fee is unknown, but it is anticipated to exceed Walsh’s record fee, marking a significant milestone for women’s soccer. Chelsea reportedly paid 450,000 euros (plus an additional €50,000) to bolster their offensive line.
Ramírez’s move to Chelsea is significant for women’s football because it shows how women’s soccer is becoming more and more recognized around the world.
The question still stands: which team will refuse to pay the $1 million transfer fee? And to sign which Hollywood star?
