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Molly Stroud joins Manchester City academy from Plymouth

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Molly Stroud joins Manchester City academy from Plymouth
Summary

Sixteen-year-old Molly Stroud is set to leave Plymouth for Manchester City's academy on a two-year deal. Stroud, a center-back who has been playing in the Devon Under-16 league, was scouted while representing Wales Under-16s. She helped Devon Girls' Under-16 team win the ESFA Inter-County Cup final last month. The move will require Stroud to relocate to Manchester and live with a host family. Stroud aims to develop her skills further with one of Europe's top teams.

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  • •Molly Stroud joins Manchester City from Plymouth's academy
  • •She has played for Wales Under-16s and Devon Girls
  • •Stroud helped her team win the ESFA Inter-County Cup
  • •She will relocate to Manchester and live with a host family
  • •Dave Leonard praises her technical and tactical skills
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  • 5:21 AMBBC Football — From playing with the boys to fulfilling a WSL dream
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BBC Sport meets 16-year-old Molly Stroud, who is set to leave Plymouth to join Manchester City's academy.

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