LCFC Women Sign Midfielder Aileen Whelan

- Aileen Whelan joins LCFC Women on a permanent basis
- Midfielder joins the Club following five years with the Seagulls
- The 30-year-old is a former England Under-23 international

Boasting extensive Barclays Women's Super League experience, the attacker – who can operate in midfield or as a forward - makes the move to Belvoir Drive following five successful years with the Seagulls, having joined the club from Everton in 2017.

Speaking to LCFC TV, Whelan said: "Hopefully I can bring some experience in and help the team get some results. My aim is to get on the scoresheet as much as possible and help LCFC Women finish higher up the table.

"I know a few of the girls already from playing with them in other teams. It's nice knowing that when I come in for pre-season with the team, I have relationships with some of them already."

Whelan was a prominent member of the Brighton squad that won promotion to the WSL in 2018 - the division where the club has remained since and her versatility has seen her play in many positions across midfield and the front line.

The 30-year-old’s previous experience includes spells at MK Dons, Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Everton – who she signed for in 2017 ahead of her move to Brighton – as well as with England Under-23s.

Whelan has linked up with LCFC Women as the Foxes commence pre-season preparations.