We’re delighted to announce that Michelle Agyemang has signed her first professional contract with us.
Our England youth international forward joined us at the age of six in 2012 and has shown strong development and progression during her time with our academy.
Michelle made her senior Arsenal debut at the age of 16 during our Barclays Women’s Super League victory over Leicester City in November 2022, while a first senior Arsenal goal followed in our Women’s FA Cup clash with Leeds United on January 29, 2023. Now 18, Michelle has made a total of five appearances for our first team.
Michelle joined Barclays Women’s Championship team Watford FC on a dual-signing in September 2023, scoring six goals and gaining valuable first-team experience along the way. She also won two Championship Player of the Week awards and one Championship Player of the Month award during her time with Watford.
Michelle said: “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.”
Academy Manager James Honeyman said: “We are delighted with how Michelle has progressed and are so proud of her journey to get to this moment. Michelle has been a key part of our academy set-up over several years and we’re all looking forward to seeing what she achieves in the professional game."
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley added: "We’re thrilled that Michelle has put pen to paper on professional terms with us. Michelle has shown great goalscoring and playmaking ability at academy level and with hard work and dedication, we believe she has all the potential to apply this in the professional game.”
Everyone at Arsenal Football Club would like to congratulate Michelle on signing her first professional contract and we look forward to seeing her continue to progress.
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