Aston Villa have their Alisha Lehmann replacement as Villans confirm club-record signing of Brazil star Gabi Nunes

Nunes has signed a two-year deal with Villa, with the option of a further year, arriving from Spanish side Levante. The club announced the transfer on deadline day, with Nunes expected to fill the void left by Alisha Lehmann's move to Juventus.

The Brazilian forward has 22 international caps and represented her country at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris, where she scored one goal. Brazil reached the final of the competition but were beaten by the United States in the gold medal match.

Villa manager Robert de Pauw said: "I first saw Gabi a few years ago; she is a technically gifted player who knows how to find the goal. Gabi is a player who knows how to play in tight areas as well as arriving into the box and getting on the end of crosses. She can play in several attacking positions and will contribute towards our continued development. We are very pleased to welcome her to our team."

Meanwhile, Head of Women's Football Lee Billiard said: "We are delighted to welcome Gabi to Aston Villa. She is a talented player who brings plenty of experience at both domestic and international level. Gabi is a player we believe can make an impact in the WSL as well as add further depth to our squad. She will excite fans and we look forward to seeing her in claret and blue."

Villa, who finished seventh in the Women's Super League last season, begin their campaign next Friday with a trip to defending champions Chelsea.