Ireland international Leanne Kiernan has signed for Liverpool ahead of the new WSL season.
The 22-year-old striker, who can also be deployed on the wing, joins the club after three years at West Ham United.
With injuries limiting her chances of first team football in London, the Cavan native links up with former manager Matt Beard on Merseyside.
“Leanne’s a versatile forward, she’s very quick and can score goals inside and outside the box,” Beard told Liverpool’s official website.
“She’s an infectious personality and one of the biggest aspects is her work rate and how she conducts herself as I think it’s something we need in this league.
“I signed her when she was 18, she’s grown up a lot over those three years and I think this is a good move for her and for us. I’m looking forward to seeing what she can produce this year.”
“I’ve played as a winger for the last three years and I play as a striker for my country,” Kiernan added. “I just can’t wait to get back out there on the pitch with my new teammates and settle in with my new family here at Liverpool.
“The club is a great name and it definitely has great ambition. I really enjoyed the phone call with Beardie, and it grabbed me towards Liverpool and it’s just an exciting time to be here.”
Kiernan will be hoping to stay injury free and play her way back into the Ireland squad as Vera Pauw's side prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers later this year.
