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Lyon sign Brazil's Tarciane from Houston Dash for record fee

Brazil international Tarciane has completed her transfer from Houston Dash to Lyon, the NWSL side announced on Sunday.

Houston confirmed the fee they have received for Tarciane is a team record and among the highest in NWSL history.

The 21-year-old is the second high-profile departure from the league, following Naomi Girma's world-record move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea last month.

Tarciane made 11 appearances for the Dash last season and was a member of the Brazil squad that won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

"First, we want to wish Tarciane the best as she begins this new chapter in her career. This is also a historic milestone for the organization and a testament to the individuals who have worked tirelessly to forge a new path for the team," Houston's president of women's soccer, Angela Hucles Mangano said.

"While it is difficult to part ways with a player of Tarci's caliber, we are excited about the new options we can explore to reinforce the roster for the upcoming season and beyond. Our goal is to make Houston a sustainable and consistent contender in the NWSL. We stayed true to that as we moved forward with this decision that was beneficial for all parties."