Center back Katie Reid has signed her first professional contract with Arsenal after making her first-team debut this year.
The 18-year-old has already impressed the club by making a handful of first-team appearances across the globe. Barclays Women’s Super League and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
He made his debut with the first team of Arsenal 5-0 win over Bristol City in April. Reid also recently started and played the full 90 minutes of the north London club’s clash with Washington Spirit during their pre-season tour.
“I’m very proud to be putting pen to paper on a professional contract at a club that means a lot to me,” she said. “Since I was little and started playing football, that’s what I’ve always aspired to, so it means the world. I want to keep working hard and progressing and I can’t wait to continue my development here at Arsenal.” .
Reid spent last season on loan at Championship club Watford as part of a dual registration deal, helping her develop as a player.
Outside of club football, the youngster also has international experience, having captained Lyon’s young women to the semi-finals of the U17 Euros last year. Most recently, he was part of the England Under-19 team that reached the semi-finals of the European Championship.
Arsenal’s director of women’s football, Clare Wheatley, added: “She has been a key part of our academy teams throughout her time here and has stepped up impressively at first-team level in recent weeks and months. Katie has worked hard to get to this point. and we know she will continue to invest all her efforts in her future profession and development with us.”
