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China women's international footballer Shen Menglu has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year deal after moving on a free transfer from Scottish champions Celtic, the

Shen Menglu (right) of China runs with the ball during a friendly football match in Sydney, Australia, June 3, 2024. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

"She can play on both wings and also brings a lot of tactical flexibility in defense and in attack as well," said Achim Feifel, Bayer women's team's sporting director. "She has been able to collect a lot of experience in Europe at clubs in Portugal and Scotland although she is still a young player."

The Chinese midfielder began her career in Europe at 19, playing for Sporting CP and Atletico Ouriense in Portugal, before moving to Celtic in 2022. She made her international debut for China against Thailand last October.

With Celtic, Shen won the 2022-23 Women's Scottish Cup before securing the Scottish Women's Premier League title last season, scoring four goals and laying on five assists in 27 games.

"Leverkusen are a big name in football with a great history and great fans. I'd like to enjoy top football here," said Shen. "I've played in several countries. I want to show my quality at Leverkusen and help the team to score lots of goals."