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Schröder moves to Real Madrid for record sum
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Schröder moves to Real Madrid for record sum

From Dagens Nyheter · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Swedish football talent Felicia Schröder is moving from BK Häcken to Real Madrid for a record sum.
  • The transfer fee exceeds 15 million Swedish kronor, making it the most expensive in women's football history.
  • Schröder, 19, signed a four-year contract, aiming to thrive in Spain and contribute to the growth of women's football.

Swedish football prodigy Felicia Schröder is set to make a groundbreaking move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, with her transfer from BK Häcken fetching a record-breaking sum. The 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract, a move that BK Häcken's football chief Martin Ericsson described as a "historic sale" that strengthens both women's football and the club's international standing.

The transfer fee surpasses 15 million Swedish kronor, marking the most significant deal in the history of women's football. Schröder, who has been a prolific scorer for Häcken, including winning the top scorer title with 30 goals and being named MVP last year, expressed her confidence in the move.

The plan the club laid out for me felt right and I believe I will thrive in the climate.

— Felicia SchröderSpeaking about her move to Real Madrid.

"The plan the club laid out for me felt right, and I believe I will thrive in the climate," Schröder told SVT Sport. Her decision to join Real Madrid reflects her ambition and the growing opportunities within women's professional football.

It is a historic sale that strengthens both women's football and BK Häcken's position internationally.

— Martin EricssonBK Häcken's football chief commenting on the transfer.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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