National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Bay FC have signed Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a world-record fee.
A source with knowledge of negotiations, who is granted anonymity to protect relationships, confirmed to The Athletic that the fee for the 23-year-old is €735,000 ($785,000).
She has signed a contract until 2027 with the option of a further year.
Bay FC general manager, Lucy Rushton, said: “We are delighted to add Racheal to our group. She is a tremendous talent with dynamic attacking qualities and an incredible physical profile who has produced for both club and country.
“Racheal has a composure in-front of goal and a natural ability to score with different types of finishes and from various locations. We believe she will continue to grow and develop at our club, showcasing her skillset and adding to the array of exciting attacking talent we have here.”
Bay FC is a newly established team in the NWSL, set to embark on their inaugural season in 2024.
Kundananji, meanwhile, has scored 33 goals in 43 Liga F games for Madrid.
At international level, Kundananji showcased her talent by both playing and scoring in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. She also boasts an impressive record of 10 goals in 18 appearances for Zambia.
She becomes the first…
 side Bay FC have signed Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a world-record fee. A source with knowledge of negotiations, who is granted anonymity to protect relationships, confirmed to The Athletic that the fee for the 23-year-old is €735,000 ($785,000). She has signed a contract until 2027 with the option of a further year. Bay FC general manager, Lucy Rushton, said: “We are delighted to add Racheal to our group. She is a tremendous talent with dynamic attacking qualities and an incredible physical profile who has produced...){kind=link}