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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Garry

Leicester sign Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann from FC Como

Leicester City unveil new signing Alisha Lehmann
Leicester City unveil new signing Alisha Lehmann. Photograph: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC/Getty Images

Leicester have signed the Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann from FC Como. The WSL club have been targeting experienced players this month, having often had the youngest average age in the division in their starting XI this season.

Lehmann, who has played in England’s top flight for West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa, has 64 caps and was part of the Swiss squad at Euro 2025. She has signed a contract to 2028. “It feels like a homecoming, coming back to England, and I’m really happy,” she said.

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