Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester Metropolis for an undisclosed charge.
The 27-year-old turns into their second signing of the summer season following the arrival of defender Andrea Medina.
It’s believed the previous Germany youth worldwide has signed a three-year deal at United after they triggered the discharge clause in her Leicester contract, which was renewed in 2025.
Leitzig has been at Leicester for 3 years, initially on a season-long mortgage from Bayern Munich, the place she grew to become a daily starter.
She leaves having made nearly 70 appearances in all competitions however couldn’t save Leicester from Ladies’s Tremendous League relegation final season.
“It’s a actual honour to be a Manchester United participant,” stated Leitzig.
“I am able to convey all of my expertise of competing on the highest degree to assist the staff to have a profitable season.
“I’m becoming a member of a very wonderful group of goalkeepers. Everybody has informed me in regards to the nice atmosphere that they’ve created.
“I can’t wait to push all collectively to keep up the excessive efficiency requirements that this membership deserves.”
Leitzig has been a long-term goal for United and BBC Sport first reported in 2023 that that they had made contact with the German goalkeeper whereas on mortgage at Leicester.
She is going to put on the quantity 25 shirt at Manchester United.
