Man Utd bring in Leicester goalkeeper Leitzig
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, strengthening their squad ahead of the new Women’s Super League season. The move gives United an experienced 27-year-old goalkeeper, while Leicester lose another player following their relegation from the WSL.
Leitzig is believed to have agreed a three-year contract after United activated a release clause in her Leicester deal, and she will wear number 25. She made nearly 70 appearances during three years at Leicester, having initially joined on loan from Bayern Munich; Chelsea also signed Leicester’s 18-year-old England youth international Nelly Las for an undisclosed release-clause fee.
- Manchester United sign goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester.
- Leitzig is believed to have signed for three years.
- Chelsea also recruit teenager Nelly Las from Leicester.
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The Women's Super League is England's top tier of professional women's football, where the country's leading clubs compete for titles and prizes each season. Regular transfers between these clubs are a significant feature of competitive football as teams seek to improve their squads.
Janina Leitzig has been Leicester City's goalkeeper for three years, making nearly 70 appearances during her time at the club. The 27-year-old originally arrived at Leicester on loan from Bayern Munich before eventually signing permanently, giving her considerable experience at the highest level.
Leicester City has recently been relegated from the Women's Super League, dropping down to a lower competitive tier. When clubs are relegated, it is common for their better-established players to move to other teams in the top division, and Leitzig's departure reflects this typical pattern in professional football.