We’re delighted to announce that Cecily Wellesley-Smith has signed her first professional contract with us.
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 our under-21s win the 2024/25 PGA League Under-21 Division One title and has trained regularly with our women’s first team in recent months.
Cecily spent last season on a dual-registration agreement with Oxford United in the FA Women’s National League South, making a total of 16 appearances.