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Leicester City make double swoop
Leicester City have announced the signings of Josie Green and Aileen Whelan, ahead of the new season.
Wales international midfielder Josie Green has made the switch to LCFC Women following six years with Tottenham Hotspur, subject to approval. The 29-
Green was made captain of the side in the summer of 2020 and made a total of 15 appearances for Spurs last season – scoring once and helping the team to a fifth place finish in the WSL.
Prior to joining the North London outfit, Green progressed through the youth ranks of Watford, making her senior debut for the Hornets during the 2010/11 FA Women's National League season.
At international level, Green has represented Wales on 22 occasions. Her senior debut came at the age of just 16 as a substitute against Azerbaijan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers.
Speaking to LCFC TV, Green said: "Just walking around today and seeing the facilities at Belvoir Drive has been brilliant. There aren't many clubs who get to work and train in such an exciting environment -
"I want to be myself and bring the experience that I have with me into the team. It's early days but the expectation this season is high, and hopefully that's something I can contribute towards."
Boasting extensive Barclays Women's Super League experience, attacking midfielder Aileen Whelan – who can also play in forward areas -
Speaking to LCFC TV, Whelan said: "Hopefully I can bring some experience in and help the team get some results. My aim is to get on the scoresheet as much as possible and help LCFC Women finish higher up the table.
"I know a few of the girls already from playing with them in other teams. It's nice knowing that when I come in for pre-
Whelan was a prominent member of the Brighton squad that won promotion to the WSL in 2018 -
The 30-
Green and Whelan now link up with LCFC Women as the Foxes commence their pre-