Leicester sign Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann from FC Como

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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 squad at Euro 2025, hosted by Switzerland. She has signed a contract to 2028. “It feels like a homecoming, coming back to England, and I’m really happy,” she said.