Leicester City announce double-signing of Stapleton and Ziu

Leicester City announce double-signing of Stapleton and Ziu Leicester City have announced the double-signing of West Ham United pair Jessie Stapleton and Jess Ziu. WSL Full-Time were informed of the deals via official media updates from The Foxes earlier today. Both players have signed for Leicester City on a permanent basis with The Foxes paying transfer fees to West Ham United. Stapleton has signed on for three years while Ziu will initially spend the next two years at The King Power Stadium. Stapleton joined West Ham United from Shelbourne in summer 2023. She has developed within the East Londoners’ first team environment whilst gaining experience in loan spells with Reading, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest. On the international stage, Stapleton has been capped by the Republic of Ireland on 20 occasions while she has scored two goals for her country. Ziu was also picked up by The Hammers from Shelbourne. She arrived at the club in summer 2022. Ziu has gone on to make 23 appearances in all competitions for West Ham United, although she has had some rotten luck with long-term injuries. The player spent time out on loan at Bristol City last season. Like Stapleton, Ziu is a Republic of Ireland international. She has been capped by her country on 20 occasions. Leicester City have now signed four players this summer.