Who is Nelly Las? Ipswich sign Leicester teenager on loan | OneFootball

Ipswich have concluded their transfer deadline day business by completing a move for Leicester winger Nelly Las, who joins the club on a season-long loan.

Who is Nelly Las?

Nelly Las is a highly rated teenager from Kettering who has already enjoyed two stints at Leicester City.

The 18-year-old joined Leicester’s academy at a young age before making her debut for the first team in 2024.

Las made her WSL debut against Chelsea in December of that year and she burst onto the scene with some impressive performances.

After just over a year at the club, Las has been sent out on loan to gain some valuable experience in the Championship.

Ipswich town secured the highly-rated winger on a season long loan. Las is the latest January signing for Ipswich, following Colette Cavanagh, Lucy Ashworth-Clifford, Kit Graham, Kenzie Weir and Ava Baker.

Speaking on her arrival in Suffolk, Las said: “I’m excited by the opportunity and I am looking forward to getting to know my new teammates. The set-up here looks great and I think it’s important to be somewhere which has everyone pushing towards the same goal.

“I would describe myself as an aggressive full back who likes to go forward and make things happen, and I hope to bring that into the games during my time here.”

Although she has represented England through different youth teams, Las is also eligible to play for Slovakia.

Las joins struggling Ipswich

While she may be excited to move to the Tractor Girls, Las has a tough run in ahead of her.

The teenager joins the Championship side as they struggle in a relegation battle. Ipswich are currently rock bottom of the WSL2, but their season is far from over yet.

There are just three points separating the Blues from Portsmouth in 11th.

Las could make her debut for Town this weekend as they face their relegation rivals in a huge six pointer at the bottom of the table.

Ipswich sacked manager Joe Sheehan at the start of 2026 due to their disappointing results, with David Wright taking over on an interim basis.