Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United
17-year-old Layla Drury has become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with Manchester United Women. Drury, who previously played for Wales, switched her international allegiance to England earlier this year.
Why it matters
This signing underscores Manchester United's commitment to developing academy talent to ensure the long-term sustainability of their women's football program.
Manchester United’s Layla Drury (right) in action against Manchester City at Old Trafford in March. Photograph: Molly Darlington/WSL/WSL Football/Getty Images Manchester United’s Layla Drury (right) in action against Manchester City at Old Trafford in March. Photograph: Molly Darlington/WSL/WSL Football/Getty Images Manchester United Women Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United 17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional deal
Standard sports news reporting on player development and club strategy.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in