Luana Zajmi joins Leicester City from a Slovenian side, ZNK Pomurje.
The 19-year-old Slovenian of Albanian origin played for the best Slovenian club for the last couple of seasons. The young midfielder, who represented Slovenian national team in youth categories, won the Slovenian league in the last season and qualified for the Women’s Champions League. Leicester City will be her first experience abroad.
“It’s just an incredible feeling signing for Leicester City. It’s always been a dream of mine to play abroad. To sign my first professional contract is just incredible. Women’s football, especially in England, is developing really fast and I think I’ll have a great chance to improve myself here,” said Zajmi for lcfc.com.