LCFC Women Sign Japan International Yuka Momiki

- Yuka Momiki has joined LCFC Women on an 18-month contract
- The Japan international moves from Swedish side Linköping FC
- The 27-year-old has made over 200 career appearances 

The 27-year-old makes the move to King Power Stadium following the conclusion of her contract with Linköping and signs an 18-month deal in Leicestershire after spending three productive years in Sweden’s top-flight.

Speaking to LCFC.com, Momiki said: "I am so excited to be here and want to play as soon as possible. I want the fans to see how happy I am to be here, and I can’t wait to see everyone. England is the best country to play football in and this has always been my dream. 

“The manager has passion and a vision for this project and that’s why I came here. The Club has specific goals and plans, and everyone is following that philosophy.”

Born in New York City, Momiki started her career with Japanese top flight outfit Nippon Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 2009 and would go on to represent the team more than 150 times during an 11-year association with the club.

A spell with National Women’s Soccer League outfit OL Reign followed in 2020 before she joined Linköping FC on two successive loan spells – eventually making the move permanent for the 2022 campaign.

Momiki brings a wealth of winning experience to Belvoir Drive having won the AFC Women's Club Championship in 2019 and further bolsters the international contingent now representing the Football Club.

Internationally, 2017 saw Momiki selected for the Japanese national team for the first time as her country competed in the Algarve Cup. Her inaugural year competing on the world stage saw the striker return six goals from 21 games.

City’s latest recruit will now link up with her new team-mates at Belvoir Drive as the Foxes continue preparations for the second half of the Barclays Women’s Super League season.