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Cecily Wellesley-Smith Signs First Pro Contract With Arsenal

By IANS News June 24, 2025 • 16:30 PM View: 87

Player Development James Honeyman: Cecily Wellesley-Smith has signed her first professional contract with Arsenal. An 18-year-old defender and England youth international, Cecily joined Arsenal at the age of 17 in August 2024, having progressed through the youth system at Oxford United.

During her time at Arsenal, Cecily helped the Gunners under-21s win the 2024/25 PGA League Under-21 Division One title and has trained regularly with the women’s first team in recent months.

“I’m so proud to sign my first professional contract with Arsenal,” said Cecily.

TAGS Cecily Wellesley Oxford United PGA League Under Division One FA Women National League South Player Development James Honeyman UEFA European Women FIFA Under World Cup Dominican Republic Football Clare Wheatley

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