Leicester City boss set for special reunion as Foxes sign French striker
Noemie Mouchon becomes City’s fifth signing of the summer after joining the club from Stade de Reims
Leicester City have confirmed the signing of highly-rated forward Noemie Mouchon from Stade de Reims, subject to league and international clearance.
The 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract at the King Power Stadium ahead of the 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign after a successful spell in her native France. Mouchon impressed in the Première Ligue last term, posting a tally of nine goals from 22 league appearances for Reims.
Speaking to LCFC.com, the striker said: “I’m super happy to sign for Leicester City and I’m hoping to have a great season with the club. This is a great Club that can develop players with potential. It goes without saying that the WSL is the most attractive league in Europe, if not the world. It’s a dream for most female footballers to play in England.”
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Born in the north of France, Mouchon began her senior career with Lille OSC in 2019 before making the move to Reims in 2023, where she joined up with City’s new first team manager, Amandine Miquel. A successful season for both saw Reims finish in fourth place in the league table, only behind Paris FC, Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, with Mouchon leading the line for the majority of their games.
A young talent recognised for her potential as well as her current ability, Mouchon is a regular at Clairefontaine having represented France at various youth levels from Under-16s and through to Under-23s on the international stage. She will link up with Miquel and her new team-mates at Belvoir Drive later this month when the Foxes begin pre-season preparations.
Mouchon is Leicester’s fifth signing of the summer, following the additions of Asmita Ale, Chantelle Swaby, Sari Kees and Ruby Mace. The Foxes will get their WSL campaign underway against Liverpool at St Helens Stadium on September 22.
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Leicester City are looking to bring a midfielder to the King Power Stadium this summer.
Leicester City are continuing their pursuit to find a replacement for former star midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after his move to Premier League giants Chelsea alongside former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca.
Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley was tipped to join after Leicester City were initially leading the race to sign the Danish international, however Atalanta have swooped in as a likely candidate, despite their third bid getting rejected by the Scottish side.
Callum O’Hare was also initially targeted as a suitable, yet cheaper, candidate to bring to the King Power following his release from Coventry City, however he has now moved to Championship side Sheffield United.
Steve Cooper has identified another target that he is keen on bringing to Leicester City, with ‘big-money’ reportedly involved to secure the signing of the midfielder with Champions League experience.
