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Leicester City have signed striker Hlin Eiriksdottir from Swedish side Kristianstads on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 24-year-old, who was Kristianstads's top scorer in the Damallsvenskan last season with 15 goals in 25 matches, will be with the Women's Super League club until the end of the 2026-26 season. Eiriksdottir has made 35 appearances and scored six goals for Iceland since making her senior debut in 2018. It is Leicester's second signing of the winter transfer window after they brought in Wales goalkeeper Olivia Clark to replace Lize Kop, who left to join Tottenham. "I am really happy to be here and looking forward to getting started with the team. I am honoured to be here, " Eiriksdottir said. "I am coming here with ambition, a will to win and to work hard. I can spread some energy across the team on and off the pitch. I hope to contribute with some goals. I feel like I have such a great opportunity to improve here. " Amandine Miquel's side are currently 11th in the Women's Super League, four points above bottom-placed Crystal Palace. Eiriksdottir's arrival is seen as a big boost to Leicester, who have struggled with injuries to their attacking players this season. French striker Noemie Mouchon was ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign after she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in October. The club's top two scorers from last season - Jutta Rantala and Lena Petermann - also remain sidelined because of injury, having not featured since October and November respectively. English forward Shannon O'Brien made her first WSL start this season in the Foxes' win over Liverpool on Sunday after undergoing knee surgery last year. Europa League: Man Utd, Spurs & Rangers all winning & set for last 16 as it stands Europa League: Union SG pull one back but Rangers still poised for top eight US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane Watch the UEFA Champions League highlights on i Player All the goals and unmissable moments from Europe's greatest football club competition Alison's camper van-style adventure Alison Hammond and her son, Aidan, tour America’s most colourful state in a jam-packed journey Why do we gossip? Anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi uncovers the truth about an age-old human habit Steven Knight's hit war drama has returned Watch all episodes of the adrenaline-fuelled new series on BBC i Player now 'Warne-esque' Alana shines at the King's HQ Beckham, Aguero, Formula E and celebrity influence on sport Scotland's Russell on Netflix, near misses & family Five ways a new format has transformed the Champions League How does the Six Nations scoring work? Video How does the Six Nations scoring work? Who is through in Champions League and what's next? Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations How Mbappe & Bellingham sparked Real Madrid's resurgence How Van Dijk surprised Liverpool manager Slot Why are Australia so much better than England? Mc Ilroy 'three goals' from career satisfaction In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Will Ireland author a first Six Nations three-peat? 'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR. Video'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is cycling trying to ban it? Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.