Liverpool defender McDonald signs first professional contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Liverpool defender Neve McDonald has signed her first professional contract with the club, announced on August 7, 2026. The 18-year-old, who came through Liverpool’s academy, made her senior debut in a Subway Women’s League Cup match against Everton. McDonald expressed pride in achieving her dream of playing professionally and thanked her family for their support. Moving forward, she will focus on gaining more minutes with the first team.
- •Neve McDonald signs first professional deal with Liverpool.
- •McDonald is an 18-year-old defender from Liverpool’s academy.
- •She made her senior debut in the 2024/2025 season.
- •McDonald aims to continue her development and earn more first team time.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool defender McDonald signs first professional deal
"Liverpool defender Neve McDonald has signed her first professional contract with the club.The Reds announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 18-year-old defender ha...
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