Real Madrid Sign Schroeder in Record Women's Transfer
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- Felicia Schroeder has signed a four-year deal with Real Madrid after scoring 91 goals in 128 games for Swedish club BK Hacken
- BK Hacken says the move is 'the most expensive transfer ever in women's football,' with a spokesperson confirming the fee exceeds the previous $1.5m record
- Lizbeth Ovalle held the previous record, moving from Tigres UANL to Orlando Pride last summer in a deal worth $1.5m (£1.1m)
- Real Madrid finished second in Spain's Liga F last season, 15 points behind champions Barcelona
- Real Madrid described Schroeder as 'the standout star of the tournament' at the recent Women's Europa Cup
- Schroeder's agent and Hacken have declined to publicly disclose the exact transfer fee
Why it matters: The deal surpasses the $1.5m record set less than a year ago, and the fee is confirmed only to be higher — not disclosed — underscoring how quickly the women's transfer market is escalating. Real Madrid's investment in a 19-year-old to chase a Barcelona side that beat them by 15 points shows elite clubs are now willing to break financial barriers for top young talent.
