Everton sign Leicester City midfielder Momiki | OneFootball

Everton have completed the signing of Leicester City midfielder Yuka Momiki on a free transfer.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Toffees this morning.

The 29-year-old moves to Goodison Park following the expiry of her contract with former club Leicester City. Momiki spent 18 months with The Foxes in which she was a regular starter. Momiki helped Leicester City to record their best-ever points tally this season.

On the international stage, the midfielder has been capped by Japan on 45 occasions while she has scored 15 goals for her country.

After joining Everton, Momiki said “I am just so excited to be a player for Everton and also I am so excited to play at Goodison Park. I went on the guided tour of Goodison Park and I heard all of the stories. It made me really proud knowing I will be a part of the Club’s history, so I can’t wait.

“Women’s football is growing so much. In England, and also at Everton, there is a clear goal to grow our game as much as possible. That ambition, makes me even more excited and was a key reason for me coming here.”

Momiki is Everton’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window.