Manchester United agree Janina Leitzig deal with Leicester City
German goalkeeper will join United for an undisclosed fee
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Leicester City for the signing of goalkeeper Janina Leitzig for an undisclosed fee.
Multiple sources confirmed to The Cutback that Leitzig completed her medical at Carrington this week and the signing will be announced on Friday.
Leitzig made 14 appearances for Leicester City last season. The Foxes finished bottom of the league and were relegated to WSL2 with just nine points. Leitzig kept three clean sheets across the campaign and conceded 25 goals. She ranked 8th for save percentage (70.2%), compared with United keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who ranked 3rd with 73.6%. (FotMob).
A goalkeeper was a high priority need for United this summer as Marc Skinner looks to improve his squad depth heading into the new season.
It’s been a one-sided transfer window so far for Manchester United with several high-profile exits in July.
This week, Melvine Malard was sold to Chelsea for a club record sale of around £850,000, while Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund were also sold for six-figure fees, respectively. It’s been a window of sales and cash accumulation, so many United fans will be relieved to finally see some incoming transfers.
United have revealed just one summer signing so far: Spanish defender Andrea Medina. Meanwhile, forward Leah Galton and full-back Hannah Blundell left the club following the expiration of their contracts.
On a positive note, United have also signed three promising academy products to their first professional contracts. England Under-20 forward Layla Drury (17), United Under-21 captain Jessica Anderson (18) and Welsh defender Scarlett Hill (18) will all take a permanent step up in the 2026-27 season.
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