Everton have re-signed Wales international Hannah Cain following the expiry of her contract with Leicester City, bringing the forward back to the club where she signed her first professional contract in 2018. Cain becomes Everton’s second signing of the summer, arriving just days after former Leicester teammate Noémie Mouchon completed her move to Merseyside.
Transfer Snapshot
Player: Hannah Cain
Age: 27
Position: Forward
New Club: Everton
Previous Club: Leicester City
Nationality: Wales
International Caps: 26
Transfer Status: Confirmed
What Type Of Player Is Everton Getting?
Cain is a versatile forward capable of playing across several attacking positions. Throughout her career she has combined goals with creative contributions, making her a useful option for teams looking for flexibility in the final third.
Everton technical director Nick Cox highlighted both her finishing ability and her record of creating chances for teammates, underlining the different ways she can contribute in attack.
Her experience is another important part of the profile. Cain has spent years in the WSL and arrives with more than 25 appearances for Wales, including a place in the squad that qualified for the country’s first major tournament and a goal against England at Euro 2025.
For Everton, that means adding a player who understands the demands of top-level football rather than one still adapting to it.
Why The Move Makes Sense
Hannah Cain already knows the club, understands the expectations and has previous experience playing for Everton. That familiarity reduces some of the uncertainty that can accompany a transfer and should help her settle quickly into Scott Phelan’s squad. Cain’s ability to play across the front line gives Everton another option when selecting attacking combinations.
Another Leicester Arrival
Hannah Cain’s return also continues an interesting theme in Everton’s recruitment. After signing Noémie Mouchon earlier in the week, Everton have now added two attacking players from Leicester City. The pair bring different profiles. Mouchon arrives at 23 with significant room for development, while Cain brings greater experience and a longer track record in the WSL.
Together, they provide Everton with additional depth and competition in attacking areas ahead of the new season.
Why It Matters
Hannah Cain returns to Everton as a more experienced player than the one who left the club several years ago. Her versatility, international experience and familiarity with both the WSL and Everton make her a practical addition to Scott Phelan’s squad, while her arrival further strengthens the club’s attacking options heading into the new season.
Source: Everton