Sophie Harwood has opened up and revealed just how delighted she is after it was revealed by Arsenal that the full-back has signed her very first professional contract with the Gunners.
She said: “I think ARSENAL paved the way for women’s football for so long and they’ve really been pioneers of the game. So just being able to play for such a historic club, it means so much to me.
“I think every time I wear the badge, I just try and do my all and wear it with pride because it’s such a special club with such special people.
“I think it means everything. I think since I started playing football, this was always one of the goals I wanted to achieve. So being able to do it at such a special club, it means so much to me and my family. It’s a really proud moment.”
“I saw my shirt with Harwood 44 on the back, which adds up to eight, my lucky number. It was the number I wore when I played for England, so I was really happy and to be able to have my family here as well, I think it’s a really nice moment.
“I think all they’ve done for me over the years, sacrificing everything to take me all over the country, I think it’s so nice. So to be able to repay them is like a really nice feeling.”
“I’ve been with the first team the whole season, which has been incredible. I think being able to train day in, day out with world-class players, I learn so much every single day. I try to take in everything I can and take little bits from other people’s games into mine. So it’s a great experience every day.
“Everyone has been really welcoming. Everyone’s been lovely. So it’s been a good integration with the team. I think Kim [Little] and Lotte [Wubben-Moy] have been really helpful in terms of integrating me.
“I think they always check in on me, see how I’m doing, which is really nice. I think their professionalism is amazing to look up to.”
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