18-year-old academy graduate Michelle Agyemang has signed her first professional contract with Arsenal.

Agyemang made her senior debut for the Gunners in 2022 at the age of 16, and scored her first goal in January 2023.

The striker joined Women’s Championship side Watford on dual registration for 2023/24, and scored against Arsenal in the Women’s FA Cup in January.

Goal! It’s Arsenal loanee Michelle Agyemang who scores against her parent club after Lotte Wubben-Moy gave the ball away playing out from the back! No celebration at all from the striker. 3-1 pic.twitter.com/FQvKoVUGKX

— Freddie Cardy (@CardyFreddie) January 14, 2024

In June 2023, Agyemang committed to signing a professional contract when she turned 18, having been with Arsenal since the age of six.

Agyemang said: “Arsenal Football Club is like family to me, so signing a professional contract here is just incredible, it really is what dreams are made of. I’m really grateful for the opportunity and I can’t wait to continue playing for the Arsenal.”

Arsenal Academy Manager James Honeyman said: “We are delighted with how Michelle has progressed and are so proud of her journey to get to this moment.

"Michelle has been a key part of our academy set-up over several years and we’re all looking forward to seeing what she achieves in the professional game.”

With the Women’s Championship season now concluded, Arsenal have the option of registering either Agyemang or Freya Godfrey for their final two games of the Women’s Super League season.

Miedema and Agyemang deep in conversation pic.twitter.com/EVTPXRZfPh

— Freddie Cardy (@CardyFreddie) January 14, 2024