Leicester add Scotland defender Leah Eddie on three-year deal

Leicester City have completed a three-year deal for Scotland defender Leah Eddie. The Foxes confirmed the move via an official club press release this afternoon. At 25, the Scot joins Leicester after two seasons with Glasgow giants Rangers, where she featured heavily and claimed a domestic cup double in 2024/2025.

Eddie’s arrival addresses a clear defensive need for Leicester City. The Central Ladies Academy graduate brings experience from six years at Hibernian before her return to Rangers in 2024. Her domestic trophy haul at Ibrox underscores her pedigree in Scottish football.

On the international stage, Eddie has earned six senior caps for Scotland. Her arrival strengthens Leicester’s squad ahead of the upcoming WSL season. The defender becomes the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window.

Speaking after the move, Eddie said: “I’m really excited to get started. I had a lot of conversations with the Club; I’ve seen the facilities and the way that they are looking to push next season and that’s something I’d love to be a part of.

“I’ve played in the Scottish league for a long time, and I really enjoyed my time there but I’m looking for something new and there’s no better place to come and try that. It’s a really nice stadium. It’s obviously a huge club to be a part of and hopefully when we’re playing here, we’ll get some good results.

“When I moved to Rangers, I won the first two cups of my career so I will be looking to use that experience to try and win more cups and get promoted.”