Aston Villa Swoop for Swiss Star Lehmann
Swiss Forward Joins Villans from West Ham
Lehmann Becomes Most Followed Female Footballer on Social Media
Aston Villa have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Swiss forward Alisha Lehmann from fellow Women's Super League side West Ham United.
Lehmann, who has 10 caps for Switzerland, is a highly-rated player who has impressed in the WSL since joining from BSC Young Boys in 2018. She has scored 20 goals in 45 appearances for West Ham, helping them to a respectable seventh-place finish last season.
The 22-year-old is also a popular figure on social media, with over 10 million followers on Instagram, making her the most followed female footballer in the world. Her move to Aston Villa is likely to further increase her profile and help to raise the profile of the women's game.
Lehmann is excited to join Aston Villa and is looking forward to a new chapter in her career. "I'm really happy to be here," she said. "Aston Villa is a big club with a great history, and I'm excited to be a part of it. I'm looking forward to working hard and helping the team achieve our goals."
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