Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs long-term contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion captain Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term contract with the club. At 23, Symonds is the team's longest-serving player, having made 103 appearances since her arrival from Chelsea in 2021. Head coach Dario Vidosic praised her influence on and off the pitch, highlighting her growth as a leader. This extension comes as Brighton aims to solidify its position among the top four clubs in the Women's Super League. Earlier this year, the club announced plans for a new women’s football stadium, which will cost between £75 million and £80 million.
- •Symonds has played for Brighton since 2021 after joining from Chelsea.
- •She has made 103 appearances for the club in all competitions.
- •Brighton reached the Women's FA Cup final for the first time in May.
- •The new stadium aims to be Europe's first dedicated women's football venue.
- •Head coach Dario Vidosic emphasized Symonds' leadership qualities.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton captain Symonds signs new long-term deal
- 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Brighton captain Symonds signs new 'long-term' deal
"Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls earlier ...
"Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs a new contract, described by the club as long-term.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:05 PMBrighton captain Symonds signs new long-term deal
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls earlier ...
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 11:00 AMBrighton captain Symonds signs new 'long-term' deal
Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs a new contract, described by the club as long-term.
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