London City Lionesses Smash Women's Transfer Record with £1.4m Signing of Grace Geyoro

London City Lionesses have finalized a £1.4 million record deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grace Geyoro. The newly-promoted Women's Super League team completed the transfer just before the window closed on Thursday.

London City Lionesses Smash Transfer Record with £1.4m Signing of Grace Geyoro

The deal was announced on Friday morning and is subject to the completion of the regulatory process. As a result, Geyoro is not expected to make her debut for Arsenal on Saturday. The signing of the midfielder for a world-record fee represents a significant statement of intent from London City.
This fee surpasses the £1.1 million that Orlando Pride paid to Tigres UANL for Mexican winger Lizbeth Ovalle last month. Geyoro has over 100 caps for the French national team and has spent her entire career at PSG after joining their academy.
At 28 years old, she was a regular selection for France during this summer's Euros, where she scored twice, including one goal in the quarter-finals. London City, which is backed by wealthy American owner Michele Kang, has made substantial investments this summer in anticipation of their inaugural season in the Women’s Super League (WSL). The club also finalized a deal for teenage Spain international Lucia Corrales on deadline day after activating her release clause from Barcelona, which is believed to be around £430,000.
Geyoro’s arrival marks the 16th new signing for London City, who have bolstered their squad with several marquee names. Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk has joined from Lyon, and former Manchester United captain Katie Zelem, along with England forward Nikita Parris, have also signed with the club. In a statement released on Friday morning, PSG expressed its gratitude, saying, “Paris Saint-Germain salutes Grace Geyoro’s exemplary career with the club.”

Who is Grace Geyoro and What Can She Bring to London City Lionesses?

The London City Lionesses have made midfielder Grace Geyoro the most expensive women's player in history. This transfer marks the fourth time in 2025 that the women's transfer record has been broken. Chelsea initiated the trend in January with a £900,000 move for Naomi Girma, followed by Arsenal paying £1 million to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool in July.

Grace Geyoro was born in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on July 2, 1997. She moved to France at a young age and began playing soccer at US Orléans before joining the Paris Saint-Germain training center at the age of 15. Geyoro has made nearly 270 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 54 goals, making her one of the players with the most appearances in the club's women's history. She has played an essential role in PSG's success, winning the French U19 Championship in 2016, the Arkema Première Ligue in 2021, and three French Cups in 2018, 2022, and 2024. Individually, Geyoro has been named to the UNFP Team of the Year multiple times and has made an impact in major Champions League matches, featuring in seven semi-finals and two finals with her club.
On the international stage, Grace has made 102 appearances and scored 22 goals for the French national team. She has participated in two World Cups (2019 and 2023), two European Championships (2022 and 2025), and the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris.

Jocelyn Prêcheur, the head coach of the London City Lionesses, spoke highly of Grace Geyoro, a midfielder he coached during his tenure at PSG. He emphasized that Geyoro would bring quality, experience, and leadership to the team.

“Grace possesses numerous qualities, both technically and physically, as a player,” Prêcheur remarked. “What people may not realize is the impact she has in the changing room and on the pitch. “She is a complete player with extensive experience, and I know her very well. There has been a lot of discussion over the summer to finalize this deal, and I am very happy to have her. I look forward to starting to work with her.”