Everton Women Complete Fifth Summer Signing Japan Midfielder Momiki

Everton Women have signed Japanese international Yuka Momiki on a free transfer following the expiration of her contract with Leicester City. Momiki, a 29-year-old forward, becomes Everton's fifth signing this summer and the third Japanese player to join the club, alongside Rion Ishikawa and Hikaru Kitagawa, who recently arrived, and Honoka Hayashi, already at the club. Momiki has extensive international experience, having competed in the 2019 World Cup, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and winning the 2025 SheBelieves Cup with Japan. She expressed excitement about joining Everton and playing at Goodison Park, citing the club's ambition to grow women's football as a key factor in her decision. Everton manager Brian Sorensen praised Momiki's technical skills and potential to excite fans as the club embarks on its inaugural season at Goodison Park. Momiki previously played in Japan, the US, and Sweden, and scored eight goals in 43 appearances for Leicester after joining them in January 2024.