Kerolin joins Barcelona in fourth-largest women's deal

FC Barcelona announced on Tuesday the signing of Kerolin Nicoli, a Brazilian forward aged 26, from Manchester City. According to Mundo Deportivo, the deal was closed for around €1.2 million, well below the €2 million release clause the player had.

This transfer ranks automatically as the fourth-largest in women's football history. It follows Grace Geyoro's move from PSG to London City for €1.6 million, Felicia Schroeder's arrival at Real Madrid for €1.5 million, and Alyssa Thompson's signing by Chelsea. The move reflects women's football in full professionalization, with investment figures that seemed unthinkable in the sport just a few years ago.