West Ham United have signed Finland international midfielder Oona Siren on a two-year contract from LSK Kvinner of Norway’s Toppserien.
She has 14 caps for her country and also the experience of playing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League six times.
Siren told West Ham TV: “I’m really excited to be joining West Ham United. It feels amazing to be here.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of playing in England. I know the Barclays Women’s Super League is the best league in the world and I want to test myself against the best players and the best teams.
“My experience of playing for Finland and in the Champions League has given me the motivation to keep pushing to be the best player I can be. I know that coming to West Ham and working in this environment will help my development as a player. I can’t wait to get started.”
Head coach Rehanne Skinner told whufc.com: “Oona is a young, exciting player with a huge amount of talent and potential. We have been impressed with her consistency for LSK Kvinner and I’m sure her work ethic and tenacity will allow her to adjust to the demands of the Barclays Women’s Super League.
“Oona is an attacking midfielder who fits our style of play and, as a forward-thinking attacking midfielder with versatility across multiple positions, I’m sure she will be a real asset to the team moving forwards.”
