West Ham Women have signed Swiss international forward Leila Wandeler from OL Lyonnes on a three-year contract.
She represented Switzerland at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, playing in two group matches, as well as the quarter-final tie against Spain.
Wandeler told whufc.com: “It feels great to be signing for West Ham United.
“This is a big moment for me so early on in my career – to be moving to London, which is my favourite city in the world, and to play in the best league against teams with great quality.
I’m looking forward to learning from the players around me and giving everything to this team.
“I’m a very creative player on the pitch. I like to use my technical ability and attack one-versus-one. I’ve seen the development of the young players at the Club and they shine. I’m looking forward to learning from the players around me and giving everything to this team.”
Manager Rehanne Skinner said: “Leila is an exciting young player with a lot of potential. She has a great attitude and an impressive maturity for a player of such a young age.
“Playing in your first senior international tournament at the age of 19, in your home country, is no mean feat. But I thought Leila showed her quality throughout the Euros and, for me, was one of the breakout stars of the tournament.
“Leila plays on the front foot and I think her creativity and technical ability will add huge value to our squad. I’m looking forward to supporting Leila with her development moving forwards.”