We’re delighted to announce that Jessie Gale has put pen to paper on her first professional contract with us.
The 18-year-old striker and England youth international joined our academy aged 17 in January 2024 and has since become an important member of our under-21s side, helping us to win the FIFA Youth Cup in Zurich in May 2024 and the PGA League Under-21 Division One title for the 2024/25 season.
Jessie spent the 2024/25 season on a dual-registration agreement with FA Women’s National League side Watford, scoring seven goals and providing five assists across 21 appearances in all competitions.
Jessie received her first international call up for the England Under-19s team in October 2024 and has since become a key member of Lauren Smith’s young Lionesses side. Jessie played an important role in England’s qualification campaign for the 2024/25 Under-19 European Championship, scoring three goals and providing one assist across five appearances.
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“I’m delighted to sign my first professional contract here at Arsenal,” said Jessie. “This is a special club with great history and ambitions for the future, and it’s incredible to be part of that. I’ve had the opportunity to train alongside the first team here as well as gaining experience elsewhere, and now I’m looking forward to continuing to work hard to develop and progress as a player.”
Head of Player Development James Honeyman added: “Since joining Arsenal, Jessie has given everything to developing not only as a footballer but as a person as well. She takes every opportunity that comes her way and we’re all proud of her journey so far. Jessie has got a big future ahead of her and we look forward to seeing her develop at Arsenal.”
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “We’re thrilled that Jessie has signed her first professional contract with us. Jessie has played a key part in our under-21s team over the past year and a half and has shown real dedication to developing as a footballer. We look forward to seeing Jessie continue to grow here.”
Everyone at the club would like to congratulate Jessie and we all look forward to seeing her journey continue.
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