LCFC Women has strengthened its defensive ranks with the addition of exciting young defender Sari Kees from Belgian side OH Leuven, subject to league and international clearance.
- Sari Kees joins LCFC Women from OH Leuven
- Defender has signed a three-year-deal at Belvoir Drive
- She has represented her country 28 times
The 23-year-old, who has represented Belgium on 30 occasions on the international stage, has agreed terms on a three-year-deal with the Foxes after an impressive career in the Belgian Women’s Super League.
Speaking to LCFC.com, she said: “This is a really big opportunity for me coming here from OH Leuven. I have been here twice before with Leuven and the vibes were really good. Now I get the chance to play here and I'm looking forward to getting started.
"In this league, every weekend you have another competitive game to look forward to. A lot of results can happen and it's a beautiful chance for me. I like to play attractive football and battle in duels, and hopefully I can bring that to the team."
Kees joined OH Leuven – a member of the King Power football family – as a youngster and progressed through the youth ranks of both OHL and the Red Flames to eventually become an established first team player at club and international level
She made her senior debut for OHL in 2016 before moving to Genk in 2019, and then returning to King Power at Den Dreef Stadion a year later.
A key player for OHL in recent seasons, Kees has impressed in Belgium’s top tier, helping her side to three successive second place finishes from 2020/21 to 2022/23, prior to ending last season in third.
She has featured for Belgium at various youth levels and represented her country at the UEFA U19 Championship in 2019, before making her full international debut against Slovakia in the Pinatar Cup in February 2022.