Layla Drury signs professional deal with Manchester United Women
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Layla Drury, a 17-year-old player for Manchester United Women, is set to sign a professional contract, making her the youngest player in the club’s history to do so. Drury switched her international allegiance from Wales to England earlier this year. She made her senior debut in January during an FA Cup match against Burnley, where she also scored, becoming the youngest goalscorer for the club. The move highlights the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent within its ranks.
- •Drury is 17 years old, the youngest player to sign a pro deal for Manchester United.
- •She debuted in January 2026, scoring in a 5-0 FA Cup victory.
- •Drury switched international allegiance from Wales to England this year.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United’s Layla Drury set to sign record-breaking contract
- 9:40 AMThe Guardian Sport — Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United
"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. Continue reading...
"Manchester United player Layla Drury is set to sign a historic contract to keep her at the club for the foreseeable future.History makerDrury etched her name into United’s history books when she mad...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:00 AMManchester United’s Layla Drury set to sign record-breaking contract
Manchester United player Layla Drury is set to sign a historic contract to keep her at the club for the foreseeable future.History makerDrury etched her name into United’s history books when she mad...
- The Guardian SportJul 2, 2026, 9:40 AMRecord-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United
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. Continue reading...
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