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Crystal Palace signs Shannon O’Brien from Leicester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Crystal Palace signs Shannon O’Brien from Leicester City

Summary

Crystal Palace has completed the permanent signing of forward Shannon O’Brien from Leicester City. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Eagles after Leicester's relegation to the second tier. O’Brien joined Leicester from Coventry United in January 2021 and has made 99 appearances for the club. This move marks Crystal Palace's fifth signing of the summer transfer window as they prepare for Barclays Women’s Super League competition.

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•Shannon O’Brien joins Crystal Palace on a three-year deal.
•Crystal Palace paid an undisclosed fee to Leicester City.
•O’Brien made 99 appearances for Leicester City.
•Leicester City was recently relegated to the second tier.
•O’Brien is Crystal Palace's fifth summer signing.

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Crystal Palace have completed the permanent signing of Leicester City forward Shannon O’Brien.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Eagles this afternoo...
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