Manchester United sign Janina Leitzig from Leicester City; Chelsea sign Nelly Las
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- Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, making her their second summer signing.
- Separately, Chelsea confirmed the signing of England youth international Nelly Las from Leicester City on a four-year deal, also for an undisclosed release clause fee.
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Manchester United signed Janina Leitzig, a long-term target, after she spent three years at Leicester City. Chelsea also secured Nelly Las, an England youth international, from Leicester.
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old becomes their second signing of the summer following the arrival of defender Andrea Medina.
It is believed the former Germany youth international has signed a three-year deal at United after they triggered the release clause in her Leicester contract, which was renewed in 2025.
Leitzig has been at Leicester for three years, initially on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, where she became a regular starter.
She leaves having made almost 70 appearances in all competitions but could not save Leicester from Women's Super League relegation last season.
"It is a real honour to be a Manchester United player," said Leitzig.
"I'm ready to bring all of my experience of competing at the highest level to help the team to have a successful season.
"I am joining a really excellent group of goalkeepers. Everyone has told me about the great environment that they have created.
"I cannot wait to push all together to maintain the high performance standards that this club deserves."
Leitzig has been a long-term target for United and BBC Sport first reported in 2023 that they had made contact with the German goalkeeper while on loan at Leicester.
She will wear the number 25 shirt at Manchester United.
Later on Friday, Chelsea confirmed the signing of England youth international Nelly Las from Leicester City on a four-year deal.
The 18-year-old, who can play as a winger or a full-back, spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town.
Chelsea paid an undisclosed release clause fee for Las, who joined Leicester in 2024 and has made 23 appearances in all competitions for the club.
Las, who is bilingual in English and Slovak, came through Leicester's academy and has represented England U17s, U19s and U20s.
"It feels absolutely amazing. It's something you dream of when you start football, to sign for a team like Chelsea and to reach a level like this," said Las.
"I have been watching this team achieve success growing up, and to be here and signing for this club now, I have no words."
Preguntas abiertas
- What were the undisclosed transfer fees?
- What are the specific terms of the contracts?
