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World Cup NewsJuly 2, 2026· 1 min read

Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United

<ul><li><p>17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional deal</p></li><li><p>She switched allegiance from Wales to England this year</p></li></ul><p><strong>Manchester United Women</strong>’s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a p

  • 17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional deal

  • She switched allegiance from Wales to England this year

Manchester United Women’s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the WSL club.

The 17-year-old is set to sign a deal with the club for whom she made her senior debut in January in an FA Cup tie against Burnley. Drury also scored in that 5-0 victory, becoming Manchester United Women’s youngest goalscorer.

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📰 Source: The Guardian  ·  Read the full article →

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