West Ham United sign Swiss international forward Wandeler | OneFootball

West Ham United have completed the signing of Swiss international forward Leila Wandeler.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this morning.

The 19-year-old joins West Ham United from French Arkema Première Ligue club OL Lyonnes. She has signed a three-year deal with The Hammers.

Wandeler joined OL Lyonnes at youth team level. She spent time in the club’s B Team before making the breakthrough into the first team. She netted her first goal for OL Lyonnes towards the end of last season.

On the international stage, Wandeler has collected four caps for Switzerland at senior level.

After joining West Ham United, Wandeler said “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.

“When I first spoke with Rehanne [Skinner], she said that I will feel at home straight away. I can already see West Ham as one big family and I’m excited to be a part of it.

“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.”

Wandeler is West Ham United’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window.