Durham Women are delighted to confirm that goalkeeper Anna King has signed her first professional contract with the club.
The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract at Maiden Castle – having first joined the club at 14.
King started out in our under-16 side before progressing through the club’s pathway which has resulted in her representing our Professional Game Academy under-21 side over the last two seasons.
The stopper has put in a number of eye-catching performances in the PGA League, while also gaining valuable experience of senior football with Durham Cestria in the FA Women’s National League.
She has also trained regularly with the first team in recent years, working closely with our senior goalkeepers and coaching staff.
And after agreeing her first professional deal, King has paid tribute to the club’s pathway for aiding her development.
“It feels brilliant,” she said.
“I’ve been here since I was 14, starting in the RTC and I built and moved up.
“Every step has taught me something new and I’ll take that into the season and hopefully learn some more as well.
“When you play for the club you support the club, and being here for so long and watching it grow has been brilliant.
“Being a part of the journey has been really special and getting a contract here makes it even better.”
A full interview with Anna will be available on our official website later today.
Anna has signed-up for the 2024/25 season – so now it’s your turn!
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Would you like to sponsor Anna, or another one of our squad, for the 2024/25 season?
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Email mark.donnelly@durhamwfc.co.uk for more information.
