Alisha Lehmann Signs with Leicester City Women

Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss international forward often recognized for her global popularity in women's football, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Leicester City Women, marking her return to England's Women's Super League after two seasons in Italy. The 27-year-old joined the club from FC Como on Wednesday, following a training session at Leicester's Seagrave facility, and is expected to be available for their upcoming match against West Ham United on Sunday.

Lehmann's move brings her back to the WSL, where she previously played for West Ham United, Everton on loan, and Aston Villa. She left Aston Villa for Juventus in 2024, contributing to the Italian club's Serie A title and Coppa Italia victory in the 2024-25 season. In August, she transferred to Como on a three-year deal but featured sparingly, including being omitted from their recent goalless draw against Napoli. With 64 caps for Switzerland, Lehmann was part of the squad at Euro 2025, hosted by her home country.

Expressing enthusiasm about the transfer, Lehmann described the move as a homecoming. "It feels amazing and I'm so happy to be here," she said in a statement released by Leicester. "It feels like a...