Everton have confirmed the signing of Finland ahead Jutta Rantala from Leicester Metropolis.
Leicester have said, external Rantala had a 12 months remaining on her contract and it’s understood Everton have activated an undisclosed launch clause to signal the 26-year-old.
BBC Sport reported on Tuesday that the golf equipment – who’ve already agreed two earlier offers this summer season – had reached an settlement for her switch.
France ahead Noemie Mouchon joined Everton from Leicester on a free final week whereas Wales striker Hannah Cain returned to Merseyside from the Foxes two days later.
Rantala scored 13 targets in 48 appearances since becoming a member of Leicester from Swedish membership Vittsjo GIK in 2023.
She was Leicester’s participant of the season and top-scorer in 2023-24 however suffered a knee harm within the following marketing campaign.
Rantala has scored 10 targets in 36 caps for Finland and was a part of their squad at Euro 2025.
She is the sixth participant to depart Leicester this summer season after they have been relegated from the Girls’s Tremendous League in June.
Everton need to construct on final season’s eighth-place end within the WSL following the departure of supervisor Brian Sorensen.
Scott Phelan was named his everlasting successor this summer season they usually have made six signings to date, together with the trio from Leicester.
