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Charlton Athletic signs Ashleigh Neville from Leicester City

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Charlton Athletic signs Ashleigh Neville from Leicester City

Summary

Charlton Athletic has signed full-back Ashleigh Neville from Leicester City on a two-year contract. The 33-year-old, who has over 100 appearances in the Women’s Super League, reunites with manager Karen Hills, her former coach at Tottenham. Neville's transfer follows Leicester's relegation after a defeat by Charlton in May. Meanwhile, Leicester has secured Jessie Stapleton from West Ham on a three-year deal, as the club looks to rebuild.

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•Charlton Athletic signs Ashleigh Neville on a two-year deal.
•Neville rejoins manager Karen Hills after their time at Tottenham.
•She has over 100 appearances in the Women's Super League.
•Charlton defeated Leicester in May, contributing to their relegation.
•Leicester signs Jessie Stapleton from West Ham on a three-year deal.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Charlton Athletic sign Leicester City defender Neville
3:00 PMBBC Sport — Charlton Athletic sign Leicester's Neville

What they're saying

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Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of defender Ashleigh Neville on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Addicks this afternoon...
— Yahoo Sports