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West Ham's Selin Cemal Signs Pro Contract Through 2028

1/7/2026

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Selin Cemal, a 19-year-old defender for West Ham United, signed a first professional contract through June 2028.
The defender joined West Ham's academy last summer after spells at Arsenal and Chelsea.
She made her Women's Super League debut in November, tallying four first-team appearances.
She earned her first call-up to Turkey's senior team in November.
Head coach Rita Guarino praised her progress and the club's commitment to developing talent.

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Selin Cemal, a 19-year-old defender for West Ham United, signed a first professional contract through June 2028.
The defender joined West Ham's academy last summer after spells at Arsenal and Chelsea.
She made her Women's Super League debut in November, tallying four first-team appearances.
She earned her first call-up to Turkey's senior team in November.
Head coach Rita Guarino praised her progress and the club's commitment to developing talent.