Leicester add experience with Lehmann deal
Leicester City Women have completed the signing of Switzerland international Alisha Lehmann from FC Como, continuing a January strategy geared towards injecting more top-level experience into their squad.
The Foxes have frequently fielded one of the youngest starting XIs in the Women’s Super League this season, and their recent recruitment focus has reflected a clear desire to balance youthful potential with players who know the division and its demands.
A proven WSL profile returns
Lehmann arrives with a strong track record in England’s top flight, having previously featured in the WSL for West Ham United, Everton and Aston Villa. Her return to the league gives Leicester a forward option familiar with the pace and physicality of the competition, as well as the weekly tactical variety the WSL presents.
At international level, Lehmann is an established figure for Switzerland, earning 64 caps to date. She was also part of the national squad at Euro 2025, a tournament hosted by Switzerland, adding recent major-tournament experience to her résumé.
Leicester have confirmed Lehmann has agreed a long-term contract running until 2028, underlining the club’s belief that she can contribute immediately while also fitting into longer-term planning.
What it means for Leicester’s season
For Leicester, the move reads as more than just an attacking reinforcement. It is another indicator that the club intend to be proactive in shaping the squad’s age profile and leadership mix, particularly after periods this campaign where a youthful group has been asked to carry heavy responsibility.
Lehmann’s versatility across the forward line offers Leicester additional options in how they structure their attacking play, whether stretching defences with direct running or supporting transitions when space opens up. Her experience across multiple WSL environments may also prove valuable in the dressing room as Leicester look to build consistency across the second half of the season.
Wider January context
Leicester’s deal for Lehmann comes during a lively window in the women’s game, with movement and uncertainty elsewhere in the division. Everton manager Brian Sørensen recently stated that forward Kelly Gago wants to leave the club, a reminder of how quickly squads can shift during January.
For Leicester, however, the message is clear: the club are intent on strengthening with players who have been there before — and Lehmann’s return to England represents a significant step in that direction.
