Everton women have made their second signing in the January transfer window after securing Swiss forward Alisha Lehmann’s services on a loan deal from West Ham.
The 22-year-old is the second player to join the Toffees after they signed Jill Scott from Manchester City – also on a loan deal.
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Lehmann played a pivotal role in the West Ham’s run to the Women’s FA Cup final in 2018/19 and was even nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Season award in her first season.
The Swiss international is looking forward to the challenge and is hoping Everton boss Willie Kirk can help take her game to the next level.
👌 | “I’m delighted to welcome Alisha to Everton. She is a very exciting talent. She’ll add variation in our attack. She will bring directness, pace, purpose and intent to the team."
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Speaking to EvertonTV Lehmann said: “It feels amazing to be here, Everton is a big club, and they have done so well this season. I’m so excited to play, to score goals and win with Everton.
“For me, it was my first choice to come here, and I am so happy it has happened. I’m really excited to meet everyone, to be with the squad. I want to score goals and bring my strengths to the team.
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