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The Spanish forward has joined Al Qadsiah on a one-season contract just days after leaving Gotham FC, becoming the first World Cup winner in the Saudi Women's Premier League.
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Esther González has wasted no time finding a new home. Days after walking away from Gotham FC, the Spanish striker has penned a one-season deal with Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Women's Premier League, with the option of extending for a second year.
Gotham FC were reportedly caught off guard. The club had not anticipated González signing elsewhere so quickly, raising eyebrows about her true intentions when she departed. Her exit came despite a stellar run in the NWSL - she led Gotham to their maiden championship and shattered the club's all-time scoring record, as The Guardian reports.
The financial equation is hard to ignore. González's move to Saudi Arabia is widely expected to offer significantly better pay than what the NWSL could provide - a familiar story that underscores the ongoing financial challenges facing elite women's footballers.
González becomes the first World Cup winner to feature in the Saudi Women's Premier League. It is a coup for a competition still in its infancy and a clear signal of Saudi Arabia's ambitions to bolster its sporting reputation on the global stage.
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