West Ham signs Niamh Peacock from Arsenal after release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
West Ham United has signed 18-year-old Niamh Peacock, who was recently released by Arsenal. Peacock, a former England Under-20 international, joined Arsenal's academy at age nine after playing for Chelsea. A versatile defender, Peacock expressed her gratitude for the opportunities at Arsenal, where she captained various age groups. She now looks to further her development at West Ham and is excited about her first professional contract. Peacock aims to contribute with her leadership and playing style, emphasizing a forward-thinking approach.
- •Niamh Peacock joins West Ham after leaving Arsenal this summer.
- •Peacock has a decade of experience in Arsenal's youth system.
- •She plans to wear the No26 shirt at West Ham.
- •Peacock has captained multiple teams and is known for her leadership.
- •She expressed her ambition to develop further in her career.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham sign 18yo released by Arsenal
"The 18-year-old came through Arsenal’s academy, trained around the first team and will now continue her development at West Ham. View this post on Instagram View Instagram PostWest...
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