Sam Tierney remains with Leicester City amid squad overhaul
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Leicester City captain Sam Tierney has signed a new deal until 2028 despite the club's relegation to WSL 2 in May. Following the relegation, fourteen players have exited the club, prompting significant changes as Leicester looks to rebuild. Tierney, who has made 151 appearances for Leicester, expressed her commitment to the club and hopes to foster a positive transformation in its fortunes. As the team prepares for its WSL 2 opener against Sheffield United on September 6, Tierney feels a renewed sense of direction within the squad, supported by several new signings.
- •Tierney signed a new contract until 2028 in July.
- •Fourteen players left Leicester City this summer.
- •Leicester prepares for WSL 2 opener on September 6.
- •The team aims to change perceptions after relegation.
- •Six new signings joined the squad this summer.
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild
- 10:44 AMBBC Sport — Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild
"When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
"When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:44 AMWhy captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild
When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
- BBC SportAug 17, 2026, 10:44 AMWhy captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild
When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
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