Olivia McLoughlin joins LCFC Women on a three-year deal
Midfielder arrives from Scottish Premiership side Rangers
The 20-year-old is an England youth international
The 20-year-old makes the move to King Power Stadium after 19 productive months in Scotland and has signed a three-year contract in Leicestershire.
Reflecting on the move, Olivia told Foxes Hub: "I am really excited to be here, and this is definitely the right move for the next chapter of my career. The Club has big ambitions and achieving in the WSL this season is important for me.
"I pride myself on the defensive side of the game. I'll bring a lot of energy and hard work. Hopefully the fans will see that from me. I am experienced in high-pressure moments, and I want to bring that to the team."
A versatile player, comfortable both in midfield and defence, Olivia began her senior career with Birmingham City before making the switch across the city to Aston Villa in the summer of 2020.
She arrives at Leicester as a regular England Under-23s international and adds Barclays Women’s Super League experience to the squad having represented Villa in the WSL between 2020 and 2023.
A loan spell back with Birmingham City in 2023 furthered her development before she made the move north of the border to join Scottish giants Rangers where she has continued to enjoy regular minutes.
On the international stage, Olivia made her England Under-23s debut in a 1–0 victory over Portugal and has since gone on to earn five further appearances in a Lionesses shirt.
She will now join her new team-mates at Belvoir Drive amid preparations for our WSL opener against Manchester United on Sunday 7 September (12pm kick-off).