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'The perfect example' - Chelsea star Naomi Girma reveals how USWNT icon Alex Morgan helped her reach 'highest level' as world's most expensive female footballer targets WSL and Champions League success following move from San Diego Wave

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/when-record-breaking-uswnt-star-naomi-girma-chelsea-debut-update-first-1-million-star-american-england-injury/blta5fa13695729d386#cs7d8113f2c87c5872" target="_blank">Girma has become the first $1 million (£800,000) player</a> in women’s football after joining Chelsea from NWSL side San Diego Wave. The 24-year-old played alongside Morgan for both club and country and has clearly learned a lot from the USWNT icon.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Girma told The Women's Game that Morgan was the "perfect example" of how to be a role model both on an off the pitch. She went on to add: "How she's used her platform and her voice for good – that's something she didn't have to do but she really took it upon herself. Using your voice for good and using that platform is something I've really taken from her. [I am] really grateful I got to have a seat right next to understanding how to operate at the highest level for so many years and [an] understanding [of] what it takes to do that."</p><p><strong></strong></p>

WHAT GIRMA SAID

<p>Yet Morgan also had some kind words for Girma and highlighted her best qualities. "I've never played with such a smart defender. She doesn't get herself in bad positions because of her positioning and footwork. She times her tackles perfectly. She rarely has to go to ground as a defender which is very rare to see."</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Chelsea fans may have to wait a little while to see their exciting new star in action. Manager Sonia Bompastor has revealed <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/when-record-breaking-uswnt-star-naomi-girma-chelsea-debut-update-first-1-million-star-american-england-injury/blta5fa13695729d386" target="_blank">Girma has a knock and her debut for the Blues may be a little way off</a>.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GIRMA

'The perfect example' - Chelsea star Naomi Girma reveals how USWNT icon Alex Morgan helped her reach 'highest level' as world's most expensive female footballer targets WSL and Champions League success following move from San Diego Wave | Goal.com

Chelsea&apos;s record signing Naomi Girma has revealed how USWNT icon Alex Morgan helped her reach the &apos;highest level&apos; after joining the Blues.

&apos;The perfect example&apos; - Chelsea star Naomi Girma reveals how USWNT icon Alex Morgan helped her reach &apos;highest level&apos; as world&apos;s most expensive female footballer targets WSL and Champions League success following move from San Diego Wave

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