Real Madrid are set to sign BK Hacken forward Felicia Schroder in a potentially record-breaking transfer, according to multiple reports. The deal appears to be a significant shift in policy from the club, following criticism of president Florentino Perez’s support for the Real Madrid women’s team.
Perez recently secured re-election as president and has since initiated a transfer push aimed at strengthening both the men’s and women’s squads. However, Perez faced scrutiny in May following a press conference where he made comments perceived as sexist, dismissing a female journalist’s football knowledge and commenting on a reporter’s appearance. These remarks drew attention to what fans saw as a historical lack of investment in Real Madrid Femenino, acquired from Club Deportivo Tacon in 2019.
Now, it seems Real Madrid are prepared to invest in their women’s team, largely in response to the dominance of Barcelona in Liga F. Ben Jacobs reports that the deal for Schroder is already signed, though Swedish outlet Aftonbladet states the transfer is not yet finalised, but that Real Madrid are in a leading position. The 19-year-old Schroder has attracted interest from Chelsea, but is reportedly favouring a move to Madrid due to anticipated greater playing opportunities.
Los Blancos are believed to have submitted a higher bid than Chelsea, signaling a willingness from Perez to allocate more resources to the women’s team. The transfer is expected to be officially announced as part of a documentary chronicling Schroder’s career. The exact transfer fee remains undisclosed, but it has the potential to surpass the current world record for a women’s transfer.
The current record is thought to be held by Grace Geyoro, who moved from PSG to London City Lionesses in 2025 for a reported €1.65 million. While London City initially disputed the figure, FIFA’s end-of-year report confirmed Geyoro’s transfer as the most expensive of the year. Even if Schroder’s fee falls slightly short of this record, the move represents a significant statement of intent from Real Madrid, demonstrating a commitment to competing at the highest level of women’s football. This transfer could help close the gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Liga F.
