Jutta Rantala becomes third Leicester player to join Everton
Everton have confirmed the signing of Finland international forward Jutta Rantala from Leicester City, making her the third player to move between the two clubs this summer. The 26-year-old had one year remaining on her Leicester contract, and Everton activated an undisclosed release clause to secure her transfer. Rantala scored 13 goals in 48 appearances for Leicester since joining in 2023, was the club's player of the season and top scorer in 2023-24, but suffered a knee injury the following campaign. She has 10 goals in 36 caps for Finland and was part of their Euro 2025 squad. Rantala is the sixth player to leave Leicester this summer following their relegation from the Women's Super League in June. Everton, who finished eighth last season, have made six signings under new permanent manager Scott Phelan, including the trio from Leicester.
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