Confidentiality was the modus operandi when it came to the Canadian forward’s move, with Smith’s record-breaking £1.1million ($1.34m) transfer from Liverpool to Arsenal becoming official on Thursday.

Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a cost of one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool.

Arsenal signed Liverpool forward Oliva Smith to a long-term contract, the Gunners announced Thursday. Arsenal said her transfer was for an undisclosed fee.