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Kerolin’s £1.25m Move Leads a Busy Summer of Women’s Football Deals

KickHour.com – The women’s football transfer window continues to deliver major headlines as several high-profile deals and appointments reshape the Women’s Super League landscape.

In a landmark move, FC Barcelona completed the signing of Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a reported £1.25 million on a four-year contract running until 2030. The fee marks the highest transfer fee ever received by a WSL club and a new club record for Barcelona Women. Kerolin arrives after a strong 18-month spell at City, where she helped secure the WSL title and Women’s FA Cup.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have locked in two key talents for the future. Eighteen-year-old midfielder Lola Brown signed a new deal keeping her at the club until 2029, just as she prepares for the U-20 Women’s World Cup with England. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, England’s No. 1 and Yashin Trophy winner, also extended her stay with a fresh contract until 2028.

Across Manchester, Manchester United confirmed a new chapter with the appointment of Spanish coach Eva Olid as head coach on a deal until 2028. Olid joins following the departure of Marc Skinner and arrives after leading Heart of Midlothian to their first Scottish Women’s Premier League title.

Elsewhere in the window:
• French international goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin joined Crystal Palace on loan from Denver Summit for the 2026/27 season.
• Defender Gabby George completed a permanent move from Manchester United to Brighton for an undisclosed fee.

These moves underline the growing financial power and ambition across the women’s game, with clubs investing in both proven talent and emerging stars.

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