Alisha Lehmann speaks out on leaving Juventus as ex-boyfriend Douglas Luiz reacts to shock transfer

Alisha Lehmann has issued a statement on leaving Juventus just one year after moving with former boyfriend Douglas Luiz.

The Switzerland international, the most-followed female footballer on Instagram with 16.7 million followers, made the switch from Aston Villa as part of a double deal from the Bianconeri.

Luiz slotted into the men's side, with Lehmann taking one of the 10 foreign spots in Juve women's squad.

It was confirmed back in May that the couple had split up and just months later, Lehmann is changing clubs again - joining FC Como Women on a three-year contract.

She played 16 times as Juve women won the Serie A Femminile for the sixth title but will now move on to pastures new.

On Monday, she addressed her exit from Juve, thanking teammates and fans after representing the Old Lady.

“I want to say thank you for this amazing year, especially to my teammates and the amazing fans," Lehmann wrote on Instagram.

"The hard work we have put in last season and won titles, a team that I will never forget.

“I didn’t just have teammates, we were a family and I made friends for life. To leave such an amazing club and people that are close to me, was a very difficult decision. This club, this team and those fans will always have a special place in my heart.”

Alisha Lehmann played her final game for Juventus on Saturday. Image: Getty

The post was liked by ex Luiz, who continues to be linked with a departure from Turin after just a single season.

Lehmann explains Juventus departure

FC Como women, finished in the bottom half of Serie A but have plenty of ambition - with Giorgio Chiellini and Juan Mata among their investors in the entirely independent club.

The unique set-up at the club, which has no link to Serie A side Como managed by Cesc Fabregas - appealed to Lehmann as well as the stunning lake surroundings.

“It’s an independent club, fully focused on women’s football – and that really matters to me,” Lehmann explained in regards to her decision.

“From the start, I could see this wasn’t just another team; it’s a project with real purpose and vision. [So] signing with FC Como Women just felt right.”

The 26-year-old added: "We’re in a moment where women’s football can define itself on its own terms, and independent clubs like Como Women have the opportunity in leading the movement. [It] isn’t just about winning matches. It’s about building something that lasts. This is the first time I’ve joined an independent club. That was a big part of my decision. It shows there is a different way of doing things.”