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### Washington Spirit sign Clara Luvanga

BBC Sport Football • September 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

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Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined the Washington Spirit from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in women’s football history. While the exact fee remains undisclosed, reports suggest a $2.3m figure that would make her the most expensive female player ever, surpassing London City Lionesses’ reported £1.4m signing of Grace Geyoro. Luvanga, 21, signed through the end of the 2029 NWSL season, becoming the first Tanzanian player in league history.

She won three Saudi Women’s Premier League titles, a golden boot with 24 goals last season, and has already impressed with her versatility and ambition. Spirit owner Michele Kang, who also runs London City Lionesses, has been active in high‑profile signings, including Alexia Putellas. Luvanga’s rapid rise—from Yanga Princess in Tanzania to DUX Logrono in Spain, then Al‑Nassr—showcases her determination, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, and her charisma off the pitch.

The move marks a significant milestone for Tanzanian women’s football as she steps into the NWSL.

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