GOAL50 winner Racheal Kundananji leaves Madrid CFF base in attempt to push through blockbuster NWSL transfer after seeing Spanish club turn down €400K January bid
Madrid CFF superstar Rachael Kundananji has been linked with a move from Liga F in Spain to the NWSL ahead of the 2024 campaign.
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Unnamed NWSL side bid $430k for Kundananji
Madrid CFF turned down substantial offer
Zambian pushing for exit from Liga F side
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Zambian superstar, who has lit up Liga F with her goalscoring prowess, is reportedly pushing for an exit from Spain. According to Marca, via SoccerDonna/Transfermarkt, Madrid CFF turned down a $428k (€400k/£340k) bid from an unnamed NWSL side in an attempt to lure her to the USA.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Kundananji, who has eight goals and two assists this campaign in Liga F action, is now pushing for an exit herself, per the report. The Zambian has a $750k (€700k/£556k) release clause and the Spanish side are not willing to let her go easily. However, with the 23-year-old wanting out from the club, an agreement could be struck with the unnamed party in NWSL.
DID YOU KNOW?
Kundananji was a GOAL 50 winner in 2023, being voted as one of the most exciting up-and-coming strikers in the women's game.
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The 23-year-old's future is now up in the air going forward, and with the NWSL campaign just over a month away, anything could be on the cards. However, she is still a Madrid CFF player, and until a deal is made, that will not change.