Official Site of Arsenal · Sep 4, 2025
Cecily Wellesley-Smith joins Leicester on loan
Cecily Wellesley-Smith in trainingCecily Wellesley-Smith has joined Barclays Women’s Super League side Leicester City on loan for the 2025/26 season.
The 18-year-old defender will now continue her development with The Foxes.
Cecily joined our academy aged 17 in August 2024 and quickly became a key member of our Under-21 squad, helping us win the 2024/25 PGA League Under-21 Division One title.
Last season, Cecily also spent time on a dual-registration agreement with FA Women’s National League South side Oxford United, making a total of 16 appearances across all competitions.