The Journey Abroad: From Australia to Ligue 1

Born in Inner Mongolia in 1999, Wu Rigumula began her football training at the age of 10 and earned the title of “Inner Mongolia Football Girl.” In 2023, she made her first overseas move, joining Australia’s Central Coast Mariners, where she delivered an impressive season with 8 goals and 2 assists. At the recently concluded Women’s Asian Cup, she helped China reach the semifinals, and her outstanding performances caught the attention of the French top-flight club.

Salary Revealed: 300,000–400,000 RMB – Leaving Her Comfort Zone for Her Dream

It is reported that Wu Rigumula’s annual salary at Montpellier is approximately 300,000 to 400,000 RMB, significantly lower than what she would earn playing domestically. However, like Wang Shuang and other predecessors, Chinese women’s football players choose to go abroad in order to compete at a higher level, to improve, and to prove themselves. Salary is not what matters most to them—growth and breakthrough are the true goals.

Looking Forward to the New Season

Montpellier is a traditional powerhouse in French women’s football. Wu Rigumula’s arrival adds another overseas representative for Chinese women’s football. We look forward to her exciting performances on the Ligue 1 stage!