Ghanaian Michelle Agyemang signs first professional contract with Arsenal

Arsenal starlet Michelle Agyemang has signed her first professional contract with the club.

The 18-year-old striker joined Arsenal at the age of six in 2012 and has since been tipped for a big future having already been a prolific scorer for England at youth level.

Michelle made her senior Arsenal debut at the age of 16 and already has a total of five appearances for Arsenal’s first team including Barclays Women’s Super League victory over Leicester City in November 2022, and a goal in the Women’s FA Cup clash with Leeds United on January 29, 2023.

Prior to the contract Michelle had spent the current season on loan at Women’s Championship club Watford, scoring six goals and winning the second tier’s Player of the Month for January.

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Michelle Agyemang expressed her desire to continue playing at the London Club.

“Arsenal Football Club is like family to me, so signing a professional contract here is just incredible, it really is what dreams are made of. I’m really grateful for the opportunity and I can’t wait to continue playing for the Arsenal,” she said.

In a post confirming her contract with Arsenal, the club congratulated Michelle and wished her well in her future career.

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